Capital Asset & Compliance Accountant

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Pool & Recreation Center Membership

Job summary

City of Conroe seeks an experienced accountant to plan and coordinate fiscal and accounting functions. Responsibilities include general accounting, capital asset identification and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across City departments.

The role demands strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency and governmental accounting experience, plus analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting; three years in a municipal or governmental finance role; computer system experience.
• Special Requirements: analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; municipal accounting and ACFR preparation desirable.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: GAAP, Excel, governmental accounting; math, analysis, organization; communication skills; reconcile ledgers; variance analysis; good judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and perform fiscal and accounting functions.
• Handle general accounting, capital asset identification and compliance with laws/regulations.
• Collaborate with all City departments and other entities as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Governmental accounting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Public speaking

Reconcile ledgers

Variance analysis

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Three years municipal finance experience

Computer system experience

Job description

ACCEPTING INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY AT THIS TIME.

JOB SUMMARY

Working in a team environment, this position plans, coordinates and performs various fiscal and accounting functions of the City of Conroe. Duties are primarily relative to general accounting, capital asset identification and compliance with various laws and regulations; however, other areas are assigned as needed. This position works with all departments in the City as well as other entities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Three years of experience in a similar position in a municipal or other governmental finance department required. Computer system experience required.

Special Requirements:

Analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Municipal Accounting experience and ACFR preparation experience highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Skill in mathematics, analyzing and organization.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, including the proper use grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and good public speaking.
• Ability to reconcile spreadsheets and general ledger accounts to source documents.
• Ability to analyze, identify and resolve variances.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize work assignments, meet deadlines and work well under pressure and stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking and visual acuity.

BENEFITS

• The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.

Starting salary for this position is $67,688 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.