NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Senior Accountant – Grants, Revenue & Governmental Reporting
Texas City, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with direct governmental accounting and grant experience. This role supports grant accounting, revenue management, treasury activities, and financial reporting, and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure compliance with GASB standards and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive group health plan
Defined benefit retirement plan
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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