Senior Accountant

City of Denton • Denton, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring that financial reporting and project cost accounting is recorded accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the decision-making use of management and outside entities. Support audit coordination and the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field with an emphasis in Accounting; and, Four (4) years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related field; OR Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field with an emphasis in Accounting; and, Two (2) years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related field; OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of appropriate Federal, State, and Local Government laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, Federal and State funding, rate setting, cost-of-service evaluation, create of long-term financial forecasts and planning.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
• Skill in complex problem solving; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to navigate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, AI-driven accounting software).
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to analyze, understand and communicate complex financial reports.
• Ability to work independently and/or with team environment, handling multiple tasks, changing priorities, and contributing to day-to-day operations with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance.
• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate activities of the City’s grant fund operations, which includes developing, monitoring, enhancing, and maintaining all accounting functions related to grant and Project Accounting Systems.
• Perform professional accounting tasks such as maintaining and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting records
• Prepare periodic financial statements and reports
• Analyze and upgrade managerial accounting systems as necessary to ensure costs are monitored; coordinate Fund Accounting with division managers; provide necessary reports for managers to make informed financial decisions
• Monitor and record bond project reporting
• Research, analyze, and make recommendations to management regarding various issues such as conformance with city ordinances and policies, cost of production versus revenues recovered, productivity of work crews, etc.
• Review operations and budget funds to assure compliance with internal policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
• Perform special projects as assigned, which require a high level of understanding of accounting theory and concepts
• Administer, coordinate, and review cost allocation studies prepared by outside agencies
• Contribute to and/or lead the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Guide and support junior accountants.
• Stay current in Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and changes in the accounting profession.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior