Senior Accountant

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco seeks a knowledgeable Senior Accountant to join its finance team. The role focuses on financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will review the general ledger and mentor accounting staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The position offers growth opportunities within a public sector context, with local travel as needed and a strong emphasis on integrity, transparency, and operational efficiency in City finances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; 4 years of accounting/finance experience or equivalent
• CPA is preferred and beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs wide range of accounting, technical review, and analysis; posts journal entries and reviews documents
• Reconciles transactions, ensures fund integrity, and resolves issues per City policies
• Maintains accounting systems, transfers funds, and prepares financial spreadsheets
• Develops and prepares internal and external financial reports; communicates financial issues clearly
• Travels locally for meetings; may travel outside local area for trainings and conferences

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin or related field

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000.00 - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

A knowledgeable and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting operations. If Accounting is your passion, this is the perfect role for you!

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and 4 years experience in accounting and/or finance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant will support the City's financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves reviewing the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing guidance to accounting staff. The Senior Accountant will also assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance the City's financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a wide range of accounting, technical review, and analysis functions; reviews and approves technical documents and posts accounting journal entries; performs duties within the scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to the job assignment.
• Reviews and reconciles accounting transactions; reviews financial and accounting records, assures fund integrity, corrects errors, and resolves accounting issues according to City policies.
• Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and City policies and practices.
• Assists City staff and explains accounting rules, policies, and procedures; researches financial and technical issues and resolves problems within the scope of authority.
• Updates and maintains various accounting systems; transfers and transmits funds, invests available funds, and maintains liquidity of assigned funds; develops specialized financial spreadsheets as needed.
• Collects and evaluates financial, technical, and administrative information and compiles data for reports.
• Manages the capital projects fund, special and grant fund accounts as assigned; updates and maintains statistical information, financial reports, and related documents.
• Researches accounting issues and evaluates and analyzes financial data and trends; reviews and evaluates records, technical documents, and ledgers for accuracy and compliance to policies.
• Assist with the development and preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Prepares status reports and effectively communicates financial issues.
• Travels locally as required to attend meetings, events, and other work-related functions; periodically travels outside the local area to attend trainings, conferences, and other business-related activities.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.