Senior Accountant

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks an experienced municipal accounting professional to prepare and review bank reconciliations, oversee utility billing accounting activities, and assist with the ACFR and audits.

You will respond to audit requests, supervise staff, and support month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, with at least three years of accounting experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Three years of accounting experience including bank reconciliations required.
• Supervisory or lead experience and municipal accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and oversee general ledger activity.
• Oversee utility billing accounting activities and process city refunds.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies; assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support ACFR preparation, annual audits, and respond to audit requests.
• Supervise assigned accounting staff and coordinate training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Municipal accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Duties include preparing and reviewing bank and general ledger account reconciliations; overseeing utility billing accounting activities; processing and reviewing permit and other City refunds; researching and resolving account discrepancies; preparing financial reports; assisting with month-end and year-end close, external audits and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); responding to audit requests and supervising assigned accounting staff; and other duties as assigned. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible accounting experience is required. Relevant municipal or governmental accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement. Three years of accounting experience, including account and/or bank reconciliation experience, is required. Supervisory or lead experience and municipal accounting experience are preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience analyzing and reconciling financial data; and experience using financial or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems required. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG26 / FULL PAY RANGE $6,843 - $9,647 PER MONTH ($82,116 - $115,764 ANNUALLY)