Accountant - Revenues

City Of Mckinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of McKinney is seeking an Accountant to perform governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting in accordance with GASB and GAAP for municipal finance. You will compile financial reports, assist with budgets, perform data analysis, and handle special projects within the Financial Services team.

The role may involve general accounting duties or assignment to specific areas, requiring accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to timelines in a fast-growing city environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration.
• Three years of responsible experience in financial or accounting administration.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and prepare financial information for accounting entries in the financial system.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports.
• Maintain accounting workpapers for balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile ledger transactions to external sources including bank accounts, subsidiary systems, debt schedules, etc., and resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in year-end audit process, including preparation of audit workpapers and journal entries.
• Review contracts for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with legal requirements and transparency standards.
• Maintain credibility by providing timely and accurate work.
• Respond to departments with general ledger inquiries and accounting questions.
• Treasury and Debt Management accounting.
• Capital Improvements Program budgeting and accounting.
• Fixed asset accounting including asset database and depreciation.
• Federal/state grant compliance, accounting, and reporting.
• Revenue accounting including billing receivables and accruals.
• Expense accounting including accounts payable and 1099 processing.
• Compliance reporting including transparency website and monitoring agreements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration

Job description

Typical Hiring Range (Steps 1-5) :

$61,996.87 - $70,171.77 Annually
$29.80 -$33.73 Hourly

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As a key member of the Financial Services team, an Accountant is to perform governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting in accordance with GASB and GAAP as they relate to municipal finance. This position is a resource for the compilation of financial reports, budget, data analysis, and special projects. Accountants may be general in nature or assigned to specific area of accounting responsibility.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, analyze, and prepare financial information for accounting entries in the financial system.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports
• Maintain accounting workpapers for balance sheet accounts
• Reconcile ledger transactions to external sources including bank accounts, subsidiary systems, debt schedules, etc. and resolve any discrepancies
• Participate in year-end audit process, including preparation of audit workpapers and journal entries
• Review contracts for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with legal requirements and financial transparency standards.
• Maintain credibility by providing timely and accurate work.
• Respond to departments with general ledger inquiries and accounting questions

Additional duties and responsibilities based on assignment area:

• Treasury and Debt Management accounting
• Capital Improvements Program budgeting and accounting
• Fixed asset accounting to include maintaining asset database and running depreciation
• Federal and state grant compliance, accounting, and reporting
• Revenue accounting to include billing receivables and accrual entries
• Expense accounting to include accounts payable, 1099 processing, and vendor management
• Compliance reporting to include maintaining the transparency website and monitoring agreements

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and the general public.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to utilize a variety of data sources to include general ledger systems, ACFRs, monthly financial reports, City policies, and other sources as needed.
• Ability to analyze data and information while recognizing its interactive effects and relationships.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and develop approaches/techniques to problem resolution.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to calculate and tabulate data.
• Mathematical skills that produce reliable calculations
• Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in various situations.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ability to assess proposals and contracts.
• Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change.
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field. Successful candidates should possess three (3) years of responsible experience in financial or accounting administration. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Local government experience preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.