Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

The City of Maypearl, Texas, is seeking an experienced Accountant to prepare and review bank and general ledger reconciliations and to oversee utility billing accounting activities.

You will process permit refunds, research discrepancies, and assist with month-end close, year-end close, and ACFR preparation, including responding to audit requests and supervising accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent combination.
• 3 years accounting experience, including reconciliations.
• Municipal or governmental accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee utility billing accounting activities.
• Process and review permit refunds.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, external audits and the ACFR.
• Respond to audit requests.
• Supervise assigned accounting staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

General ledger reconciliations

Bank reconciliations

Supervisory experience

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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.

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

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.