Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Compliance Leader

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

Job summary

The City of Waco is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting operations and will help ensure timely, accurate financial statements and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of accounting/finance experience; CPA is preferred. The Senior Accountant will support accounting staff, policy development, and the City’s financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; 4 years experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Experience in financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Will help develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and posts journal entries and reconciles accounts.
• Monitors financial records for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Prepares internal and external financial reports and analyses.
• Maintains accounting systems and ledgers; ensures fund integrity.
• Travels to meetings and trainings as needed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Policy development

Communication

Education

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

Job description

The City of Waco is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting operations and will help ensure timely, accurate financial statements and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of accounting/finance experience; CPA is preferred. The Senior Accountant will support accounting staff, policy development, and the City’s financial