Senior Accountant

City of Bay City•Bay City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, the Senior Accountant performs professional accounting, technical review, and general ledger functions, including journal entries, payroll, cash management, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. The position ensures work complies with state and federal regulations, City policies and procedures, and government accounting standards, and performs other duties as assigned. The Senior Accountant supports grants and budget management, investments, financial reporting, internal controls, preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual budget, and maintenance of the City’s Transparency website and department records. The role has no supervisory responsibility and receives direction from the Finance Manager and more experienced office staff members. This position works inside, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. Overtime, including weekends and holidays, may be required. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, medical physical examination, and drug test. The City of Bay City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Five years of experience in municipal finance and budgeting.
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Pass a criminal background check.
Pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
Knowledge of municipal operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR) principles for public-sector financial management, including payroll, treasury, grant funds, public debt management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing finance and accounting.
Knowledge of fiscal management principles, control procedures, forecasting techniques, general ledger reconciliation standards, municipal accounting, taxation, revenue and expense practices, municipal budgeting and control, grant accounting and reporting procedures, and long-term debt issuance and management.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
Ability to monitor and interpret financial documents and verify compliance with regulatory requirements governing municipal financial activities.
Ability to review interrelated financial and technical records and identify and reconcile errors.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, employees, other departments, and the public.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; meet deadlines; work under pressure; and organize work to meet daily and periodic objectives.
Ability to use a personal computer, MS Office, and specialized financial software applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and Access.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and maintain records and documentation accurately and legibly.
Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting, technical review, and general ledger functions.
Review and approve documents and post journal and computer accounting entries; exercise independent judgment and correct errors within City policy guidelines.
Prepare statements and generate invoices for individuals and companies making payments to the City.
Review and reconcile cash and accounting transactions and other financial activities.
Review accounting records, verify fund integrity, prepare journal entries, correct errors, and resolve accounting issues within the scope of authority.
Process cash collections and daily deposits.
Review accounts payable as needed and assist with accounts payable.
Maintain the City’s fixed-assets inventory and maintain grant files and records.
Assist the Assistant Finance Director with grants management, budget management, investment and financial reporting, and internal controls.
Assist with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual budget.
Assist with payroll as needed.
Maintain the City’s Transparency website.
Serve as the department’s Record Liaison and maintain department records according to the record retention schedule.
Support City and Department goals, serve citizens during routine or emergency situations, and contribute to team responsibilities and the development of others.
Organize work and resources, meet quality, quantity, and timeliness expectations, communicate effectively, and consistently report to work prepared and on schedule.