Our client in Forest Hill, Texas is seeking a Senior Accountant.
- The successful candidate must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the client.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS
requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for
this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor
Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal
Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), our client will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Finance Director, assist with all finance and accounting operations of the client including tax rate, budget, investments, and cash management. Responsible for general ledger to include monthly accounting close, monthly financial reporting, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, annual close, and financial audit.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Record and/or post all transactions in the general ledger.
• Perform monthly accounting close procedures.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to department heads, and City Council.
• Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations, to include bank and cash reconciliations, and
work to research and clear outstanding and reconciling items.
• Perform annual accounting close procedures.
• Work with auditors to complete the annual audit by mandatory deadlines.
• Prepares forecasts, journal entries, adjustments, and schedule as required or requested.
• Prepares and posts entries into general ledger and document transactions for audit.
• Maintains and reconciles monthly reports, invoices, statements, and other records of
financial transactions.
• Prepare Forest Hill Library invoices and record journal entries (quarterly).
• Prepares additional working papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries as required.
• At the request of the Finance Director, examines and maintains a variety of accounting
documents and verifies accuracy of computations.
• Participates in the completion of special studies and projects.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the annual City budget to include tax rate
calculations.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as requested and required.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of governmental accounting
Experience with STW accounting software preferred.
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written procedures.
Maintain accurate financial records and audit documentation, with excellent attention
to detail.
Experience working in local government.
Proficient in computers and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to deal courteously with the public under trying conditions and offer excellent
customer service and follow-up skills.
Ability to handle a high volume of work and multiple responsibilities.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departmental employees
and employees of other city departments.
Degree with an Accounting major and 5-10 years’ working accounting experience. Will substitute work experience for education.