NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant - $5,000 Sign on Incentive
Richland Hills, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $78K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for public sector organizations, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant. This role involves performing various accounting duties including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, and managing accounts payable and receivable for the City of Richland Hills.
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Responsibilities
Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures
Prepares journal entries
Reviews cash deposits and deferred revenue and recognize revenue as required
Maintains an array of accounts on the general ledger including accounts receivable, grants receivable, escrows, deferred revenues and miscellaneous accounts receivable
Prepares monthly fiscal reports, special reports and annual reports and returns relating to assigned accounts
Prepares and submits state and federal monthly and quarterly reports according to mandated deadlines
Maintains, reconciles and audits a variety of ledgers, reports (941’2, W-2’s, TWC, BLS) and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy
Monitors and balances various accounts including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditures; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems relating to accounts
Prepares bank reconciliations
Assists City department heads with planning and monitoring of budgetary expenditures
Stays current in Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and changes in the accounting profession
Prepares and processes payroll
Assists with preparation of City’s annual budget and supporting schedules; the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and support schedules and audit work papers
Issues purchase orders and verifies funding and Council Approval
Prepares and verifies the daily bank deposit
Performs other related duties as assigned
Maintains department confidentiality
Daily, on time attendance is required
Qualification
Required
Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures
Prepares journal entries
Reviews cash deposits and deferred revenue and recognize revenue as required
Maintains an array of accounts on the general ledger including accounts receivable, grants receivable, escrows, deferred revenues and miscellaneous accounts receivable
Prepares monthly fiscal reports, special reports and annual reports and returns relating to assigned accounts
Prepares and submits state and federal monthly and quarterly reports according to mandated deadlines
Maintains, reconciles and audits a variety of ledgers, reports (941'2, W-2's, TWC, BLS) and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy
Monitors and balances various accounts including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditures; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems relating to accounts
Prepares bank reconciliations
Assists City department heads with planning and monitoring of budgetary expenditures
Stays current in Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and changes in the accounting profession
Prepares and processes payroll
Assists with preparation of City's annual budget and supporting schedules; the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and support schedules and audit work papers
Issues purchase orders and verifies funding and Council Approval
Prepares and verifies the daily bank deposit
Performs other related duties as assigned
Maintains department confidentiality
Daily, on time attendance is required
Principles and practices of accounting, budget and finance
Regulations and standards governing municipal accounting activities
Office practices and procedures
Basic audit processes and procedures
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of an accounting program including accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting
Knowledge of GASB requirements and GAAP related to municipal finance administration and program development
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial policies, laws and regulations, including tax laws
Knowledge of general business practices in the field of finance and economics
Knowledge of methods and techniques of developing and implementing accounting systems
Knowledge of maintaining complex computerized general ledger systems
Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for development and tracking of fixed assets and banking arrangements
Knowledge of municipal audit practices and procedures
Knowledge of City policies and procedures
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Develop and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, contractors, other city departments and the public
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive and professional image
Manage multiple demands upon time and schedule
Operate office equipment including computer, software, databases, copier and fax
Proficient in effective oral and written communications
Skill in tracking, monitoring, and reviewing various reports
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
Ability to convey and disseminate information to other department with tact and professionalism
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field (Master's Degree and/or CPA Preferred) and five (5) years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel, Power Point and Word is required
Preferred
Knowledge of OpenGov/STW or equivalent ERP Software preferred
Preference given to individuals with governmental fund accounting experience
Benefits
The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee deposit rate with a City matching ratio of 2:1.
The City pays 100% of the employee’s medical, dental and term life insurance, and contributes 50% to dependent medical coverage.
Employees receive paid vacation and sick leave, and eleven (11) paid holidays which accrue at the beginning of the year and may be used at any time.
The City offers a compressed work schedule Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with Fridays off.
This position has a new Hiring Incentive of $5,000 paid in 3 installments starting with the first paycheck.
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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$700MKey Investors
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