Senior Accountant – Municipal Finance

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Accountant – Grants, Revenue & Governmental Reporting

Finance Department | Full-Time | 9/80 Schedule

The City of Texas City is seeking a strategic Senior Accountant to play a key role in financial reporting, grant oversight, and revenue management. This position works closely with executive leadership and has direct impact on the City’s financial integrity and long-term sustainability.

This is a hands‑on, senior‑level position requiring strong technical accounting skills,
advanced Excel proficiency and municipal or public sector experience preferred. The successful candidate will play a key role in audits, grant and special revenue monitoring, financial reporting, and process improvements.

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in compliance with GAAP and GASB
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including cash, revenue, expenditure, and grant accounts
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR/CAFR)

• Monitor grant and special revenue fund activity to ensure compliance with funding requirements and internal controls
• Maintain grant documentation, including agreements, amendments, reimbursements, and closeout records
• Prepare or assist with state and federal grant‑related financial reports
• Support grant‑related audit requests and inquiries

• Assist with development, monitoring, and analysis of the City’s annual budget
• Provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and trend reporting to support decision‑making
• Support forecasting and long‑range financial planning

• Prepare year‑end audit schedules and serve as a key liaison with external auditors
• Respond to audit requests and assist with resolution of findings
• Ensure compliance with City policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements

• Recommend and assist in implementing improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and procedures
• Support efficient use of municipal ERP systems (e.g.,
  Tyler Munis or similar
  )
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and reporting processes

• Provide guidance and technical support to junior accounting staff as needed
• Respond to inquiries from departments, vendors, and auditors regarding financial data
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Finance Department operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Five (5) years of progressive accounting experience
  , including governmental accounting
• Direct experience with grant or special revenue fund accounting
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, formulas, financial analysis)
• Experience supporting external audits

Candidates without governmental accounting or grant accounting experience may not be considered.

• Experience in a municipal government environment
• Experience with Tyler Munis or similar governmental ERP systems
• Knowledge of Outcome‑Based Budgeting
• CPA, CGFO, or progress toward certification
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial data to non‑technical audiences
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Commitment to integrity, transparency, and public stewardship

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Primarily office‑based with occasional extended hours during audits or budget season

Applications must be submitted through Government Jobs and include a resume detailing governmental and grant accounting experience
.

First review of applications: [ADD DATE]

Position open until filled; may close without notice once sufficient qualified applicants are received.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• Please submit resume to thampton