Overview
Accountant. Your Opportunity We are seeking an accountant to join our finance team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. You will leverage your attention to detail and analytical skills to perform activities directly related to the timely and accurate payment of monthly retirement benefits. While most of the work is done independently, requiring a high degree of critical thinking and organization, you will also collaborate with various teams and external partner organizations.
Responsibilities
- Review monthly retirement benefits to ensure accuracy of the payment details and payee data.
- Process benefit payments and remit deductions and tax withholding.
- Monitor bank transactions for failed payments and ensure resolution.
- Record journal entries and reconcile general ledger account balances.
- Prepare federal tax payments and IRS reports.
- Coordinate stop payment requests with the bank for all disbursement types.
- Develop, review, recommend, and/or implement administrative standard operating procedures and board approved policies.
- Maintain records in compliance with established records retention schedule.
- Serve as backup for team members, with duties to include:
- Processing staff payroll.
- Managing the accounts payable function.
- Preparing and transmitting electronic payments for vendors, staff, and IRS.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position and Organization
Position: Accountant
Organization: City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System (COAERS)
Location: Austin, TX
United States
Compensation
Salary: Between $75,000 to $85,000 annually with the actual compensation corresponding to the experience level and credentials of the candidate within the parameters of public sector compensation.
Posting Details
Posting Start Date: 8/29/2025
Date Posted: 8/29/2025
Requirements
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, banking transactions, and tax practices and procedures.
- Experience with month-end closing procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software preferred.
- Experience with standard office practices and procedures.
- High attention to detail, a focus on accuracy, and advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
Contact
Name: City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System (COAERS)
Address: 4700 Mueller Blvd, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78723
United States
Email:
Phone: (512) 458-2551
Fax: (512) 458-5650
Contact: Human Resources Office
Note
The Public Pension Financial Forum is organized for education, pension advocacy and networking purposes. To support the ongoing education of our membership, we prepare quarterly newsletters, hold member facilitated conference calls and webinars, and host an annual conference. We also have a Member Forum that allows members to ask questions and receive answers from each other. To participate in P2F2, follow the member enrollment link above.