Senior Accountant Job Grapevine area,Texas USA,Accounting

Performs advanced accounting work, including the analysis and compilation of financial information based upon governmental accounting principles, to ensure that the activity recorded in the funds and reported in the annual report (ACFR) is timely, accurate, and consistent with current accounting standards and City policies and procedures. This includes performing accounting functions such as balancing and reconciling the general ledger and subledgers, resolving accounting related issues, assisting in the preparation of financial reports, reconciling bank accounts, providing organizational support and communicating with other City employees and citizens.

Analyzes funds and accounts requiring technical accounting knowledge and extensive analytical skills in order to produce necessary reports, schedules, and journal entries.

Applies professional judgment in the application of generally accepted accounting principles.

Researches accounting issues for compliance with GASB standards and legal compliance and recommends updates to accounting controls, policies and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of current accounts payable policies and procedures and provides assistance and backup as needed.

Maintains an understanding of the current accounting guidelines and standards and applies these standards to daily accounting, interim reporting and annual reporting. Basis of understanding will require application of cash and accrual accounting and ability to convert one basis to another.

Reviews activity that is posted to ledgers and ensures entries are correctly posted to the appropriate periods and, if needed, prepares correcting journal entries.

Prepares monthly bank reconciliations, works with City Treasurer to resolve any discrepancies, and prepares related journal entries, including the recording of monthly interest and revenue.

Provides daily Laserfiche forms for purchase card transactions to cardholders, and ensures that cardholders are submitting forms and proper documentation on a timely basis.

Reconciles monthly purchase card transaction detail, prepares journal entry, and analyzes purchase card activity at year-end for proper coding and cut‑off.

Compiles information, prepares analysis, and submits annual unclaimed property report and payment to the Texas Comptroller. Maintains detailed listing of escheatment liability and reconciles to the balance in the general ledger.

Assists City staff with questions regarding journal entries and proper accounting procedures.

Ensures accurate and timely financial records, reports and statements through management of the City accounting systems.

Ensures records and supporting documentation are in order for annual audit activities.

Participates in the annual external audit, including year‑end analysis, account reconciliations, year‑end accruals, adjusting and closing entries, development of disclosure notes and other information, and other auditor requests as needed.

Contributes to the development and final review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.

Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Requires an understanding of the computerized accounting systems and the related sub‑systems that operate within the City financial system.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication.
Must have strong analytical skills.
Must be comfortable working outside comfort zone with a willingness to learn.
Must be a team player who is able to work in a fast‑paced environment with deadlines.
Must have proficiency in various software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to provide excellent customer services including a desire to help customers regardless of their circumstance.
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing, as well as through speech, so others will understand.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively present…


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