Posted August 26, 2025

Employment Posting 

The City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System (COAERS) mission is to provide our members with their promised benefits. We are driven to be best-in-class, passionate about service excellence, and committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can excel by leveraging our skillset, experiences, and backgrounds.

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.

Your Main 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.

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.
• Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, plus two years of relevant work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary will be 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.  An excellent benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave as well as a defined benefit retirement plan, which guarantees an income for life once vested. Covered parking is provided.

Work Location

COAERS offers a hybrid work schedule meaning this position will work in an office environment with opportunities to work remotely. During the initial training period (usually 4 months) the location of the work Monday through Friday is in-person at 4700 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX. After the training period is successfully completed, work is hybrid with three days in-person at 4700 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX and two days per week remote. Work location is subject to change at the supervisor's discretion. 

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter by email to recruiting@coaers.org. The subject line should be formatted as follows: Accountant – First Name Last Name.

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COAERS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal law. We are committed to a recruitment process that is accessible. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.