Lead Municipal Accountant & Reporting

City of Missouri City, TX; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

City of Missouri City, TX, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Financial Services Department. This mid-level, full-time role requires strong government accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to prepare and reconcile financial records.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and other governmental entities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional experience in governmental accounting or finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead for the City's financial accounting transactions.
• Provide a high level of customer service to City stakeholders and vendors.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, conduct comparative analyses, and recommend actions.
• Identify opportunities to increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review financial and management reports, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries to allocate costs to departments and perform month-end/year-end adjustments.
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll deductions reconciliation.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures for accounting transactions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

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

CPA license preferred

CPFO or CGFO credentials preferred

Job description

City of Missouri City, TX, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Financial Services Department. This mid-level, full-time role requires strong government accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to prepare and reconcile financial records.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and other governmental entities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.