Public Finance Senior Accountant: Budget, Assets & Audits

City of Maypearl; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department and drive advanced accounting operations, financial reporting, and capital asset management for public funds.

With a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and at least two years of governmental experience, you will ensure GAAP/GASB compliance and oversee annual audits. A Public Funds Investment Act certification within a year and a Texas license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• At least two years of accounting experience; governmental/grant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and public finance laws.
• Public Funds Investment Act Certification required within one year of employment; Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts, perform reconciliations and review financial transactions.
• Manage capital asset accounting, depreciation and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) tracking.
• Monitor budget activity, prepare variance reports and assist with annual ACFR preparation.
• Coordinate audit activities and serve as a liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Public finance laws

Grant accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Public Funds Investment Act Certification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Accountant

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientedSenior Accountant to join our Finance Department. In this role, you will perform advanced accounting operations, oversee financial reporting, monitor budgets and manage capital asset and project accounting to ensure exceptional stewardship of public funds.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain general ledger accounts, perform reconciliations and review financial transactions.

Manage capital asset accounting, depreciation and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) tracking.

Monitor budget activity, prepare variance reports and assist with annual ACFR preparation.

Coordinate audit activities and serve as a liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of accounting experience (governmental and grant experience preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards and public finance laws.
• Public Funds Investment Act Certification required within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Shape the financial future of Nacogodoches.......Apply Today!

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://nactx.applicantpro.com/jobs/4233351-624584.html