Senior Accountant

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and review bank and general ledger reconciliations, oversee billing accounting activities, and assist with month-end and year-end close, external audits, and the ACFR. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least three years of accounting experience, with supervisory experience preferred.

Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three years of accounting experience including bank reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee utility billing accounting activities and refunds.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, ACFR, and external audits.
• Respond to audit requests and supervise assigned accounting staff.
• Maintain financial reporting and respond to discrepancies.

Skills

Account reconciliation

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

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

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The City of Irving is committed to meeting the high standard of fiscal transparency by providing citizens with documents that show how the tax dollars and other revenues are budgeted and spent in a user friendly way. Financial Services provides useful, timely, and reliable financial information and support to city staff, management, council, citizens, and external parties.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.