Accountant

gpac; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the implementation of accounting and financial management processes for a mid-sized department or agency. You will perform professional accounting duties contributing to fiscal management in a centralized operation.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years of professional accounting experience, with ability to oversee invoice processing, payments, and all accounts while ensuring compliance and preparing reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems including automated accounting systems and their applications.
• Knowledge of the complete accounting cycle and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable laws related to financial services operations.
• Knowledge of office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, and evaluate subordinates.
• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, and payroll data.
• Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of accounting and financial management processes for a mid-sized department or area.
• Oversee invoice processing, payments, and all accounts.
• Ensure pre-audit of expenditures and audit for compliance with statutes and policies.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and annual reports for senior management and external parties.

Skills

Govt accounting principles

Automated accounting systems

Budget controls

Supervisory skills

Accounting software

PC skills (Office)

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Summary

Leads the implementation of accounting and financial management processes for a mid-sized department/agency or specialized accounting functional/technical area. Performs professional accounting duties that contribute to the fiscal and financial management of a large work unit in a centralized accounting operation.

Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Leads the implementation of accounting and financial management processes for a mid-sized department/agency or specialized accounting functional/technical area. Performs professional accounting duties that contribute to the fiscal and financial management of a large work unit in a centralized accounting operation.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems including automated accounting systems and their applications.
• Knowledge of the specific accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle of the organization.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, rules, etc. related to financial services operations.
• Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software.
• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review, and evaluate the work of assigned subordinates.
• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, and payroll data, reports, and statements.
• Ability to prepare accounting and audit records, statements, and reports.
• Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
• Possess three (2+) years of professional accounting experience..
• Have experience with and overseeing invoice processing, payments, and all accounts
• Ensure proper pre-audit of all expenditures and audit for compliance with statutes, laws, and policies.
• Have the ability to develop weekly, monthly, and annual reports for senior management and external parties

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or business-related field and three (2) years of experience as a professional accountant.

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted above.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.