Senior Accountant

City of Maypearl; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl seeks a Senior Accountant under general supervision to perform professional accounting, technical review, and general ledger tasks. Responsibilities include journal entries, payroll, cash management, accounts receivable, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and government standards.

Responsibilities also cover grant management, budget support, ACFR preparation, and maintaining the City’s Transparency website, with emphasis on accuracy, internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience in municipal finance and budgeting.
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must pass a criminal background check; medical physical examination and drug test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journal entries, payroll, cash management, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Prepare statements and generate invoices for payments to the City.
• Review and reconcile cash and accounting transactions; maintain fund integrity.
• Assist with grants management, budget management, investment and financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Assist with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual budget; assist with payroll.
• Maintain the City’s Transparency website and department records.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Municipal finance

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

MS Office

Financial software

Job description

Under general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, the Senior Accountant will perform a range of professional accounting, technical review and general ledger functions. This will include, but is not limited to journal entries, payroll, cash management, accounts receivable, account reconciliation and financial reporting. The Senior Accountant will perform work in compliance with state and federal regulations, City policies and procedures, and government accounting standards. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Perform a range of accounting, technical review and general ledger functions; review and approve documents and post journal and computer accounting entries; exercise independent judgment and correct errors within City policy guidelines. Prepare statements and generate invoices for individuals and companies for payment to the City. Review and reconcile cash and accounting transactions, and other financial activities. Review accounting records, verify fund integrity, prepare journal entries, correct errors, and resolve accounting issues within scope of authority. Process cash collection daily deposits.

Review accounts payable as needed. Maintain the City’s fixed assets inventory, responsible for the maintenance of grant files and records, and assist with accounts payable. Assist the Assistant Finance Director with grants management, budget management, investment and financial reporting, and internal controls. Assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual budget. Assist with payroll as needed. Maintain the City’s Transparency website. Serve as the department’s Record Liaison and maintain department records in accordance with the record retention schedule.

Five (5) years’ experience in municipal finance and budgeting.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must pass a criminal background check. Must pass a medical physical examination and drug test.

Knowledge of:

• Municipal operations, policies, and procedures.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Government, Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR) principles for Public Sector financial management, including payroll, treasury, grant funds, public debt management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations governing finance and accounting.
• Modern fiscal management principles, control procedures, and forecasting techniques.
• General ledger reconciliation standards.
• Municipal accounting, taxation, revenue and expense practices.
• Municipal budget and control.
• Procedures for accounting and reporting for Federal and State grant funds.
• Long-term debt issuance and management. Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Monitor and interpret financial documents and verify compliance with all regulatory requirements 26-1189governing municipal financial activities.
• Review interrelated financial and technical records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Use a personal computer, MS Office and specialized financial software applications.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Organize work to meet daily and periodic objectives.
• Work independently in completing assigned tasks and in maintaining records and other documentation accurately and legibly.
• Safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and Access.