Senior Accountant, General Ledger - Hybrid/Remote Eligible

The City of Fort Worth; United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Sr. Accountant - General Ledger in its Financial Management Services Department, Accounting Division.

This advanced role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and three years of progressively responsible accounting experience. The position is full-time with a standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, a six-month probation period, and potential for remote work after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience
• Possession of Certified Public Accountant credentials
• Possess credentials as a Certified Public Finance Officer
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible finance/accounting experience, preferably in government
• Strong knowledge of Governmental Accounting (Fund Accounting) concepts
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis and account reconciliations
• Monitor general ledger accounts
• Review/approve/post journal entries; perform month-end and year-end closing activities
• Provide assistance during the City’s independent financial and single audits
• Support internal/external customers and City departments to resolve accounting issues
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Sr. Accountant - General Ledger in its Financial Management Services Department, Accounting Division.

This advanced role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and three years of progressively responsible accounting experience. The position is full-time with a standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, a six-month probation period, and potential for remote work after probation.