Senior Accountant

Summary

Under general direction of the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant performs complex accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting and record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts and subsidiary ledgers for various city functions including accounts payable, computer system security for Tyler MUNIS, including workflow and permissions, capital assets, construction in progress, and developer affidavits and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

• Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Posts data to various ledgers, registers journals and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures.
• Prepares journal vouchers and invoice maintenance vouchers.
• Performs capital asset accounting, tracking and reconciliation.
• Performs land asset accounting tracking and reconciliation.
• Performs machinery and equipment asset accounting tracking and reconciliation.
• Prepares annual construction in progress budgets.
• Performs construction in progress accounting, tracking and reconciliation.
• Performs construction in progress bond payoffs and reconciliation.
• Performs Developer affidavits accounting, tracking and reconciliation.
• Assigns capital asset inventory tags during the year.
• Assists in inventories of capital assets.
• Prepares monthly fiscal reports, special reports and annual reports and returns relating to assigned accounts.
• Prepares end of year audit work papers for assigned accounts.
• Prepares various schedules, statements, notes and analysis in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Maintains, reconciles and audits a variety of ledgers, reports and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Closes end of month in the system and balance control accounts for all funds.
• Monitors and balances various assigned accounts including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems relating to accounts and the computer systems.
• Establishes new accounts, maintains subsidiary ledgers, prepares payment requests and reconcile various city accounts as assigned.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable warrant reports before checks are processed, checking for proper coding, vendor coding and payment amount.
• Ensures compliance with IRS and State Tax Laws regarding employee tax returns and vendor tax returns.
• Prepares tax returns for approval by manager.
• Assists with thorough evaluation of enhancements and upgrades for MUNIS.
• Develops training and trains end user departments on the optimal use of financial systems.
• Provides end user support to departments using the financial systems.
• Participates with management and the IT staff in resolution of system problems on assigned systems.
• Provides reporting services for assigned systems.
• Sets up security requests and maintain and monitor security setups for Finance, Human Resources and Administrative Services software/systems.
• Maintains and set up workflow for Finance, Human Resources and Administrative Services software/systems.
• Assists with and develops transaction reports to and from Tyler Munis and other city software systems including imports on a recurring basis.
• Other Important Duties:
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive vendor and staff inquiries and complaints.
• Stays current in GASB and FASB pronouncements and changes in the accounting profession, including accounting system trends.
• May assist with preparation of City's annual budget or supporting schedules; the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report or support schedules and work papers.
• Travels to offsite meetings, conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Generally Accepted Auditing
• Principles (GAAP) related to municipal finance administration and program development.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial policies, laws and regulations,
• Knowledge of maintaining complex computerized general ledger systems.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for development and tracking of various accounts.
• Knowledge of municipal audit practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in interpreting City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in tracking, monitoring, and reviewing various reports.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and three (3) years of accounting experience and CPA designation or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and five (5) years of responsible accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant for the State of Texas preferred.
• Preference given to individuals with governmental fund accounting experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess State of Texas Driver's License.