Accounting Manager

City of Missouri City, TX

Missouri City (TX)

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USD 76 000 - 99 000

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Résumé du poste

The City of Missouri City, TX is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and grant management. This role partners with the Deputy Finance Director and auditors to ensure accurate, compliant, and transparent financial practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. CPA or CGFO is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, internal controls, and grant accounting.
CPA and/or CGFO are strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and support the annual audit and year-end close.
Review accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and fund balances and identify significant variances or financial trends requiring management attention.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Support the City's Single Audit and ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, when applicable.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and budget variances and provide meaningful financial analysis to management.
Assist with annual operating and capital budget development and monitoring.
Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting and financial processes.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Collaborate with City departments, auditors, grant agencies, and leadership to resolve financial and compliance issues.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

5+ years accounting experience

CPA preferred

CGFO preferred

Outils

Tyler Munis

Description du poste

Salary: $76,001.00 - $98,800.00 Annually

Location: Missouri City, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: D61-00030

Department: Financial Services

Opening Date: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 1/7/2027 5:00 PM Central

Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the \"Show Me City\", is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead key accounting, financial reporting, and grant management functions. This position plays an important role in ensuring the City's financial resources are managed accurately, responsibly, and transparently. The Accounting Manager works closely with the Deputy Finance Director, City departments, auditors, and grant administrators to support sound financial management, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of City resources.

Examples of Work

Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and support the annual audit and year-end close.
Review accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and fund balances and identify significant variances or financial trends requiring management attention.
Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Support the City's Single Audit and ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, when applicable.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and budget variances and provide meaningful financial analysis to management.
Assist with annual operating and capital budget development and monitoring.
Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting and financial processes.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Collaborate with City departments, auditors, grant agencies, and leadership to resolve financial and compliance issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned;

Education, Experience, or Certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, internal controls, and grant accounting.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with Tyler Munis is a plus.
High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and commitment to public service.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) are strongly preferred.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.Works as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters, whether natural or man-made. Subject to emergency operations recall and other assignments necessary to maintain continuity of City services.

Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

(281) 403-8500

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS

Medical Plans (Three Options)

Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
- Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Deductibles:
Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

Single: $5,000 annually
Family: $10,000 annually

Additional Details:

Employee pays dependent premiums
Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Provider: H.S.A. Bank
Features:

Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
Contribution Limits:

Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

City Contributions:

Employee only: $1,500
Employee & Family: $2,750

Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

PPO Plan

Provider: Cigna
Deductibles:

Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually

Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

Single: $4,500 annual
Family: $9,000 annually

Prescription Drug Co-pays:

Generic: $10
Preferred: $40
Non-Preferred: $80

EPO Plan

Provider: Cigna
Deductibles:

Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually

Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually

Prescription Drug Co-pays:

Generic: $10
Preferred: $45
Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

DHMO Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Features:

PPO Plan

Provider: Cigna
Features:

$1,500 per person annual maximum
$1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

Provider: Vision Service Plan
Features:

Eye Exam $10 Copay
Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage:

$50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
$10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

Provider: Flores
Features:

Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

Provider: Aflac
- Accident
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

Statewide retirement system
7% employee contribution
City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

13 paid holidays per calendar year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

Earned based on years of service:

0-5 years: 14 days
6 years: 15 days
7 years: 16 days
8 years: 17 days
9 years: 18 days
10-14 years: 19 days
15 years or more: 20 days

Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)