Public Sector 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

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.