It is an exciting time to work for the City of Celina. We are growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees. High performing organizations have a set of principles, core values that are used to implement their goals and objectives. Those values represent what we are deeply passionate about and guides the decisions of the individual employees and the organization. At the City of Celina, we demonstrate our high performance by modeling the Values of Integrity, Community, Excellence and Service and it is expected of all we employ.

Summary: Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant performs accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, escrow reconciliations, financial reporting, and general financial record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts and subsidiary ledgers for various city functions including developer agreements and escrows and capital assets; supervises the Accounting Technicians; manages the accounts payable, receivable and cash reconciliations for the City; and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) duties include but are not limited to the following.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform professional accounting functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP).
• Post data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting standards and procedures.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Review escrow deposits and recognize revenue as required.
• Maintain an array of accounts on the general ledger including accounts receivable, grants receivable, escrows, deferred revenues and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly fiscal reports, special reports and annual reports and returns relating to assigned accounts. Maintains, reconciles and audits a variety of ledgers, reports and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor and balance various accounts including verifying availability of funds and classifying expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems relating to accounts.
• Prepare end of year audit work papers for assigned accounts.
• Supervises the Accounting Technicians and their assigned duties related to A/P, A/R, Cash Reconciliations, and other duties as necessary.

Other Important Duties:

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May assist with preparation of City's annual budget or supporting schedules; the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) or support schedules and work papers.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Incode Software preferred
• Ability to convey and disseminate information to other department with tact and professionalism.

Typical Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Preference given to individuals with governmental fund accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel, Access and Words is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and motor vehicle record check.
• Must possess valid State of Texas Drivers License.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of fiscal and accounting reports.
• May be subject to bending, stooping, lifting boxes of records of up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Long periods of sitting.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, telephone, other standard office equipment and City vehicle.

Job postings are updated regularly and are subject to close without notice. Applications are only accepted online and only for currently posted positions. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation regarding employment and if you have questions or need assistance please contact Human Resources at (972) 382-2682 ext.1003.

The City of Celina is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities and maintaining a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, marital status, veteran status, any disability, national origin, sex, gender identity, genetic information or age in accordance with federal, state and local laws.