Finance & Payroll Accountant

Gfoat; Galena Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galena Park seeks an experienced Finance & Payroll Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting. The role requires meticulous recordkeeping, strong GAAP knowledge, and adherence to confidentiality.

You will manage payroll, vendor payments, reconciliations, and budgeting support within a municipal environment, reporting to the Finance Department. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• CPA license in good standing as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven professional accounting experience in payroll, AP, and financial reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accounts payable, invoices, and vendor payments.
• Administer purchase requests and purchase orders.
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation.
• Process City payroll, including timesheets, overtime, deductions, leave, and payroll changes.
• Maintain employee payroll and financial records.
• Process new-hire payroll setup, compensation changes, and separation-related payroll transactions.
• Coordinate payroll-related benefits, retirement contributions, workers’ compensation reporting, and deductions.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9s, invoices, receipts, and payment documentation.
• Perform account, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare and review financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist with annual audits and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with applicable retention requirements.
• Review transactions for appropriate authorization and supporting documentation.
• Assist City management with budgeting, financial analysis, and internal accounting controls.
• Perform other related accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Galena Park is seeking an experienced and highly organized Finance & Payroll Accountant to support and maintain the City’s day-to-day financial operations.

This position is responsible for accounts payable, purchasing and purchase orders, payroll administration, employee-related financial transactions, financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, and accounting support.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Galena Park, Texas

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain accounts payable, invoices, and vendor payments
• Administer purchase requests and purchase orders
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Process City payroll, including timesheets, overtime, deductions, leave, and payroll changes
• Maintain employee payroll and financial records
• Process new-hire payroll setup, compensation changes, and separation-related payroll transactions
• Coordinate payroll-related benefits, retirement contributions, workers’ compensation reporting, and deductions
• Maintain vendor records, W-9s, invoices, receipts, and payment documentation
• Perform account, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Prepare and review financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with annual audits and financial reporting
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with applicable retention requirements
• Review transactions for appropriate authorization and supporting documentation
• Assist City management with budgeting, financial analysis, and internal accounting controls
• Perform other related accounting and finance duties as assigned

The City of Galena Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently manage multiple financial processes, maintain complete and accurate documentation, meet recurring deadlines, identify discrepancies, and help ensure the City’s financial transactions are properly recorded and supported.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated professional accounting experience
• Experience with accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and financial information
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of professional accounting experience
• Municipal, county, school district, MUD, or other governmental accounting experience
• Knowledge of governmental and fund accounting
• Experience with municipal purchasing and purchase-order systems
• Experience administering governmental payroll
• Experience with TCDRS or another public-sector retirement system
• Experience assisting with governmental financial audits