Senior Accountant

City of Missouri City, TX

Missouri City (TX)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

City of Missouri City, TX, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Financial Services Department. This mid-level, full-time role requires strong government accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to prepare and reconcile financial records.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and other governmental entities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional experience in governmental accounting or finance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead for the City's financial accounting transactions.
Provide a high level of customer service to City stakeholders and vendors.
Analyze and interpret financial data, conduct comparative analyses, and recommend actions.
Identify opportunities to increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes.
Coordinate, prepare, and review financial and management reports, including bank reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries to allocate costs to departments and perform month-end/year-end adjustments.
Assist with payroll processing and payroll deductions reconciliation.
Maintain internal controls and procedures for accounting transactions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license preferred

CPFO or CGFO credentials preferred

Job description

Salary: $67,916.00 - $84,895.00 Annually

Location : Missouri City, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: C44E

Department: Financial Services

Opening Date: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 1/7/2027 5:00 PM Central

Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the \"Show Me City,\" is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its Financial Services Department. This is a mid-level, professional, full-time position responsible for supporting the City's financial operations and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of its financial records.

The Staff Accountant is required to have a strong financial accounting background and will be responsible for processing financial transactions, conducting research and analysis, performing account reconciliations, and supporting various accounting and financial reporting functions. The position serves as the departmental lead in areas of accounting and operating activities and requires an independent thinker with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and internal motivation.

The Staff Accountant works collaboratively with internal departments, external stakeholders, vendors, auditors, and other governmental entities to ensure financial transactions and accounting activities are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

This position plays an important role in supporting the City's financial accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness while providing high-quality financial information to support organizational decision-making.

Reporting relationship: Accounting Manager

Examples of Work

Serve as the lead for the City's financial accounting transactions.
Provide a high level of customer service to City Council members, constituents, vendors, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders.
Analyze and interpret financial data, conduct comparative analyses, and recommend appropriate actions based on findings and proposed changes in methods, processes, and materials.
Identify opportunities to increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes and coordinating information requirements.
Maintain technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing industry publications, and contributing to team initiatives.
Coordinate, prepare, and review financial and management reports, including bank reconciliations and liability account monitoring.
Analyze and reconcile monthly cash activities for the City's operating bank account, Trust Fund account, and Golf Course bank account.
Prepare audit schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.
Prepare journal entries to allocate costs to departments and prepare month-end and year-end adjusting entries and accruals.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial issues, provide support related to accounting activities, and respond to financial inquiries and requests.
Perform financial oversight and reconciliation activities by entering data into the City's financial system, compiling reports, and presenting financial information.
Participate in the evaluation, development, and implementation of internal and external workflows and processes.
Complete special projects and assignments as directed by Financial Services management.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and monthly and quarterly liability account reconciliations.
Assist with the processing of biweekly and monthly payroll by reviewing and posting personnel action entries and generating and reconciling payroll deduction reports.
Maintain appropriate internal controls and procedures for processing accounting transactions.
Process and review accounting assignments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Complete departmental administrative and project-related assignments, including directing calls, providing requested information, preparing and updating policies and procedures manuals, and assisting with special projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.
Remain subject to 24-hour recall as required.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional experience in governmental accounting or finance within a public or municipal organization is required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) credentials are preferred.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.Works as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters, whether natural or man-made. Subject to emergency operations recall and other assignments necessary to maintain continuity of City services.

Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

(281) 403-8500

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS

Medical Plans (Three Options)

Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
- Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Deductibles:
  - Single: $2,500 annually
  - Family: $5,000 annually
- Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
  - Single: $5,000 annually
  - Family: $10,000 annually
- Additional Details:
  - Employee pays dependent premiums
  - Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Provider: H.S.A. Bank
- Features:
  - Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
  - Contribution Limits:
    - Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
    - Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
    - Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
  - City Contributions:
    - Employee only: $1,500
    - Employee & Family: $2,750
  - Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Deductibles:
  - Single: $1,500 annually
  - Family: $3,000 annually
- Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
  - Single: $4,500 annually
  - Family: $9,000 annually
- Prescription Drug Co-pays:
  - Generic: $10
  - Preferred: $40
  - Non-Preferred: $80
EPO Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Deductibles:
  - Single: $1,500 annually
  - Family: $3,000 annually
- Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
  - Single: $4,500 annually
  - Family: $9,000 annually
- Prescription Drug Co-pays:
  - Generic: $10
  - Preferred: $45
  - Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

DHMO Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Features:
  - No deductible
  - No annual maximum
  - Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
- Provider: Cigna
- Features:
  - $1,500 per person annual maximum
  - $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

Provider: Vision Service Plan
Features:
- Eye Exam $10 Copay
- Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage:
- $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
- $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

Provider: Flores
Features:
- Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
- Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

Provider: Aflac
- Accident
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Statewide retirement system
7% employee contribution
City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

13 paid holidays per calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

Earned based on years of service:
- 0-5 years: 14 days
- 6 years: 15 days
- 7 years: 16 days
- 8 years: 17 days
- 9 years: 18 days
- 10-14 years: 19 days
- 15 years or more: 20 days
Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)