Senior Accountant – Government & Capital Projects

The City of Fort Worth; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; 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 hiring a Senior Accountant to perform complex financial analysis, reconciliations, and grant-funded project accounting for a large municipal operation serving over 1,000,000 residents. The position supports annual reporting, internal controls, and audits within a dynamic government finance team.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, three years of accounting experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license; GAAP/government accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software, PeopleSoft or other ERP software

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis and reconciliations involving capital projects, CWIP, GL accounts, and departmental funding sources
• Initiate capital asset capitalization, project closeout, and year-end CWIP reviews for accurate reporting
• Review grant-funded project accounting, budgets, expenditures, and compliance with funding requirements
• Review grant-related financial documentation, funding tables, and project records for accuracy
• Monitor financial activity involving capital project funding, impact fees, legacy funds, and Future Improvement Agreements
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, reconciliations, tracking schedules, and supporting documentation
• Serve as liaison with FMS, other City departments, and external entities on financial transactions and audits
• Develop and maintain financial tracking tools, procedures, and internal controls
• Provide technical accounting assistance and guidance to staff and support asset inventory
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

3 years accounting experience

Valid Texas driver’s license

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft / ERP software

Education

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

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is hiring a Senior Accountant to perform complex financial analysis, reconciliations, and grant-funded project accounting for a large municipal operation serving over 1,000,000 residents. The position supports annual reporting, internal controls, and audits within a dynamic government finance team.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, three years of accounting experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license; GAAP/government accounting