Staff Accountant: Municipal Finance & Fixed Assets

City of Maypearl; Portland (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial records. The role involves preparing and reconciling complex financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, and assisting in audits and year-end closing.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, utility billing procedures, fixed assets management, and monitoring capital projects. A Bachelor’s in accounting and 3 years of related experience are required; municipal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience.
• Municipal government accounting experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles bank and cash accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintains the City’s ledgers and subsidiary systems; prepares journal entries.
• Assists in annual audit and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinates fixed assets, depreciation, and capital projects.
• Assists in utility system accounting and rate calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The City of Maypearl is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial records. The role involves preparing and reconciling complex financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, and assisting in audits and year-end closing.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, utility billing procedures, fixed assets management, and monitoring capital projects. A Bachelor’s in accounting and 3 years of related experience are required; municipal