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City of Denton, TX

Accountant

City of Denton, TX, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205


Salary:

$57,707.37 - $75,019.59 Annually

Location :

Denton, TX

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

24-00282

Department:

Finance

Division:

Accounting

Opening Date:

09/24/2024

Closing Date:

10/8/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Summary

Responsible for performing professional accounting tasks such as maintaining and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting records for funds primarily including General Fund, internal service funds, trust and agency funds, and general capital project fund types.Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:•Performs complex accounting tasks such as maintaining and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting records for funds primarily including General Fund, internal service funds, trust and agency funds, and general capital project fund types•Prepares and maintains various account reconciliations including property tax, sales tax, miscellaneous receivables, bank/outstanding checks reconciliations, and payroll accounts•Prepares, records, and monitors capital bond project reporting•Prepares regular and special reports for regulatory agencies upon request•Prepares financial statements and other supporting schedules and analyses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles•Assists in maintaining internal accounting control systems for the organization•Assists in maintaining compliance and implementing new Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements•Assists in the budget process as needed•Provides management reports as requested/necessary•Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to management regarding various accounting related issues such as conformance with City ordinances and policies•Assures financial accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures•Prepares statements, notes, and statistical information for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report•Performs special projects as assigned, which requires a high level of understanding of accounting theory and concepts•Works with outside and internal Auditors as necessary•Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendanceAdditional Duties:•Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:Bachelor's degree in AccountingTwo years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting or financeORMaster's degree in Business Administration with no experienceORAny combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses resulting in a candidate successfully performing the essential function of the job.Core Competencies:Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customersPreferences:Certified Public AccountantGovernmental Accounting ExperienceConditions of Employment:Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.•Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds•Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds•Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds•Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds•Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":

Y = YesN = NoE = extensive (100-70%)M = moderate (60-30%)I = infrequent (20-10%)A = almost never ( This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.ADA/EOE/ADEA

The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.

01

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

YesNo

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

High School Diploma or GEDAssociate Degree or Technical CertificationBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherNone of the above

03

Do you have a degree in Accounting?

YesNo

04

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?

Less than 6 months6 months to less than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 7 years7 years to less than 8 years8 years to less than 9 years9 years to less than 10 years10 years or more

05

This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

YesNo

06

Check the boxes next to the systems/software in which you are proficient:

JD EdwardsMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsNone

Required Question