Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: The City of Eagle Lake is seeking a highly ethical, highly motivated
individual to serve as the Budget Officer for the City. Under the direction of the City Manager, the
Budget Officer of the City of Eagle Lake is designated as the Investment Officer and oversees the
financial activities of the entire city; is responsible for all accounting and fiscal functions of the
municipality. Works closely with the City Manager and Department Heads in monitoring areas of
financial responsibility, budgeting, and audit preparation. Oversees the city’s budget, cash
management, investments, debt and city audit. The Budget Officer prepares financial documents
for City Council meetings, requests for information from the public, and internal requests from
Department Heads and employees. Assists in directing and controlling grant applications and
requests for proposals; and compiles and submits grant expenditure reports to appropriate agencies.
The successful applicant is required to work well with other Department Heads, the City Council
and the City Manager and to be responsive to the public.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education and/or progressively responsible
experience in finance, accounting, or a related field; knowledge of government accounting
principles established by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is preferred;
multiple years of progressively responsible experience in local government accounting, finance
and budgeting is preferred; knowledge of finance-related computer software applications,
including payroll, accounts payable, inventory control, utility billing, general ledger, fixed asset
and budget reporting; knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding sales tax, hotels
tax and exemptions; excellent communication skills; and knowledge of Incode accounting
software is preferred.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, Accounting degree preferred;
years of government accounting experience may be substituted for degree; and 3-5 years
progressively responsible government accounting experience.
SALARY: D.O.Q. The City of Eagle Lake provides exceptional medical coverage - employer
paid health, dental, vision, life/ADD. TMRS Retirement: Employee contribution 6%, City match
2:1, 5-year vesting. Vacation accrual and holiday leave are provided in accordance with current
Personnel Policies and FLSA.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Applications are available at City Hall, 100 E.
Main or online at https://www.coeltx.net. Completed application can be submitted in person or by
mail to City of Eagle Lake, P.O. Box 38, Eagle Lake, TX 77434. Random drug testing; EOE.
CONTACT: Charles “Tink” Jackson, City Manager. Email: [email protected]