Why the City of Webster is an Ideal Place to Work and Build Your Career:
The city of Webster is committed to a culture of open, honest communication and trust. We achieve success through cooperation and continuous development. We offer employees an excellent benefit package that includes:
- Strong Compensation Plans, with bi-annual salary surveys to ensure competitiveness in the market.
- Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of the cost paid by the City for employees and a significant contribution to dependent coverage.
- Free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees.
- Retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans.
- Tuition Assistance and training opportunities to support your educational goals; and
- Professional Certification Pay to encourage your development.
The City of Webster's leaders maintain high organizational standards and facilitate financial stability and long-term organizational stability. Located midway between downtown Houston and Galveston, Webster is just minutes from Space Center Houston and Galveston's beaches. In Webster you are in the middle of the action, the perfect place to work, enjoy family life, and invite friends.
The City of Webster’s Finance Department is now accepting applications for the Accounting Manager position. The purpose of this position is to ensure the financial sustainability of the City. This is accomplished by reviewing the work of accounting functions in the Finance Department. Other responsibilities include serving as one of the City’s Investment Officers, initiating banking and investment transactions, administering payroll, overseeing cash management and investments, preparing internal and external reports, assisting in the annual budget process and facilitating the annual audit. Seeking mature individual capable of supervising the work of the accounting technicians. Good supervisory experience is a must, ability to handle complex personnel issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
•A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
•Three to five years of governmental experience required, including management and supervisory responsibilities.
•Must be able to obtain a Surety Bond. (Please note: A prior bankruptcy may prevent an individual from being eligible to obtain a bond.)
•Incode software experience highly desired
• Must be a mature individual capable of independent thinking
• Must possess a strong attention to detail