Senior Accountant

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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.

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• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing):
  No
• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:
  Lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:
  Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel:
  Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance:
  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
• Mental Demands:
  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Quality Service
• Strategic Focus
• Fiscal Responsibility

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

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment…