Accountant

City of Fate; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

12 paid holidays

Comprehensive insurance package

HRA $5,100 annually

TMRS with 2:1 match

Job summary

City of Fate is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join its Finance & Accounting team in Rockwall, TX. The role covers daily accounting tasks including accounts payable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and monthly closings, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has five years of accounting experience (governmental preferred) and a solid grasp of Excel, GAAP, and GASB principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• Five years of accounting experience, governmental experience preferred.
• Experience with Incode financial software preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes accounts payable.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts.
• Assists in monthly and year-end closings.
• Prepares monthly financial reports.
• Assists with annual audit preparation.
• Supports budget preparation and administration.
• Provides back-up payroll processing as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Excel

GAAP/GASB

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Incode

Job description

General Summary & Purpose

Make an Impact with the City of Fate Join the City of Fate’s Finance & Accounting team and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of our growing community. Our team is dynamic, collaborative, and agile, allowing us to accomplish a great deal with a small, highly engaged staff. Every team member contributes to the City’s daily operations, and we believe no task is too small when it comes to serving our community. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and hands‑on accounting professional to join our team. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including accounts payable, journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliations, data review, and special projects. The ideal candidate has moderate experience with day‑to‑day accounting and financial analysis, strong attention to detail, and excellent software skills. If you enjoy working with Excel, numbers, data, and hands‑on accounting tasks, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs general accounting responsibilities include preparing and processing accounts payable, preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, general ledger reconciliation, writing and managing purchase orders, assisting with annual budget processes, reconciling multiple bank accounts, and participates in the monthly and annual ledger closings. The position also supports the Director of Finance and Accounting Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department.

The City of Fate offers an excellent benefits package with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
• HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes accounts payable.
• Prepare sand processes journal entries.
• Assists in monthly and year end closing.
• Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts.
• Prepares monthly financial reports.
• Assists in preparing analysis of accounts and processes.
• Monitors and resolves bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Processes transactions/requests and prepares reports for Public Improvement Districts.
• Assists with preparation of the annual audit.
• Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget.
• Serves as back-up to the Accounting Specialist in processing payroll and other routine duties.
• Responds to a wide variety of requests for information from various sources such as City personnel, the public, various organizations and agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or related field.
• Five years of accounting experience preferably in governmental accounting
• Experience using Incode financial software preferred
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in applying accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in applying finance principles and preparing financial reports.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding finances and taxation such as sales tax, use tax, payroll taxes, etc.
• Knowledge of grant preparation and administration preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, other agencies and co-workers.
• Skill in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and needs.
• Skill in problem solving including analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including a computer and associated softwareincluding but not limited to Microsoft Office– specifically Excel, Incode, etc.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

The Accounting Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot checks completed work for accuracy and propriety of final results. The position may receive instructions from the Director of Finance. This position does not supervise any other positions.

City Of Fate Employee Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City

Health Benefits:

• Choice Plus PPO Network
• Base Plan:
  • $1,500 single / $3,000 family deductible in network
  • $5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family)
• Alternate Plan:
  • $3,000 single / $6,000 family deductible in network
  • $6,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($12,000 family)
• $425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses.

Dental Benefits: United Healthcare

• Dental PPO (DPPO)
• $50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible
• $2,000 Calendar Year Maximum

Life / AD&D: United Healthcare

• Basic Life - $30,000
• AD&D - $30,000

Short Term/Long Term Disability: United Healthcare

• Short Term Benefits begin on 7th day of injury/sickness up to 12 weeks
  • Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,250 weekly
• Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury/sickness
  • Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly

Available at employees' cost:

• Vision Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Life Insurance - United Healthcare
• Supplemental Insurance Policies - Aflac

TMRS (Retirement)

• Mandatory deduction of 7%
• City matches 2:1
• Five year vestment period

457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA

• Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basis
• Employee contributions only

11 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Day

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Personal Day

Employees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.