Top 11 Government accountant Jobs in Dallas Tx

Sr Accountant- GL & Fixed Assets
City of Carrollton —Carrollton, TX
- $77,644.08 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Office
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Accountant - General
City of Mesquite —Mesquite, TX
- $56,579.53 - $67,356.58 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Auditor
Contact Government Services, LLC —Dallas, TX
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Regional Accountant II
Health & Human Services Comm —Grand Prairie, TX
- $3,409.83 - $5,094.17 a month
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Sr. Accountant
City of Garland —Garland, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Research
Accounting Representative II
City of Garland —Garland, TX
- $22.16 - $24.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
Senior Accounting Specialist
City of Midlothian —Midlothian, TX
- $59,000.00 - $74,816.10 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Research
Senior Auditor
Contact Government Services, LLC —Dallas, TX
- $80,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Financial Accountant (City Controller's Office [CCO Dept.], Non-Civil Service)
City of Dallas, TX —Dallas, TX
- $66,747.20 - $83,428.80 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Writing skills
- Research
Accounting Manager (Government Contracting)
I8IS INC. —Dallas, TX
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- CPA
- 5 years
- ERP systems
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Government Contracting Accountant
Supporting Strategies —Dallas, TX
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Finance

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Accountant - General
City of Mesquite —Mesquite, TX
Possession of a valid driver's license. Process data entry files from the golf course point of sale system into the accounting system.
$56,579.53 - $67,356.58 a year
Accounting Technician I or II - Accounts Payable
City of Plano, Texas —Plano, TX
In this position, you’ll perform accounts payable functions by reviewing invoices, processing payments, reconciling statements, maintaining financial records,…
$20.74 - $26.13 an hour
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Senior Financial Accounting Analyst/Auditor
State of Ohio - Insurance —Columbus, OH
Department of insurance exp. &/or consulting exp. for a department of insurance related to financial solvency regulation; must provide own transportation; valid…
$64.25 an hour
Accountant: Government Consultant
Julian & Grube Inc —Westerville, OH
CPA license or intent to pursue CPA certification preferred. Our consultants play a key role in supporting the financial health of Ohio’s local governments.
$60,000 - $63,000 a year
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Sr Accountant- GL & Fixed Assets

City of Carrollton -
Carrollton, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$77,644.08 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

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JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Finance
REPORTS TO: Controller
SUMMARY: Responsible for performing complex, professional accounting activities requiring incumbents to be subject matter experts related to assignments. Positions either manage Accounts Payable, Capital Projects, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Financial Reporting, or the General Ledger, including revenue collection and accounting. Work requires general direction, working from broad goals and policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs complex accounting activities, which may include: reviewing, researching, and analyzing transactions; tracking and analyzing expenditures; reconciling and analyzing accounts; researches technical accounting issues; compiles financial data reconciliation of fiscal accounts and financial system models; performs other related activities
Prepares, submits, and reviews a variety of reports, reconciliations, and statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external government agencies.
Assists in the testing and implementation of City hardware and software applications that interface with financial systems and/or impact revenue collection and expenditure calculations.
Provides training and advice to customer Departments on best practices related to maintaining financial records and monitoring accounts.
Calculating, adjusting, preparing, and posting journal entries.
Participates in conducting and facilitating the completion of financial and/or operational audits.
Participates in vendor selection and management activities, which includes: soliciting short-term bids from vendors; defining specifications; recommending vendor selection; placing orders from vendors; evaluating the performance of vendors; and processing vendor payments.
May supervise financial services support staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Participates in meeting the Comptrollers Transparency Requirements and updating of city websites.
Assists in preparing and implementing accounting related policies and procedures; makes recommendations and/or updates existing accounting policy and procedure manuals.
Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
Senior Accountant – General Ledger & Fixed Assets

Coordinates activities of General Ledger and Fixed Assets
Coordinates with city staff proper reporting of cash procedures to ensure proper financial reporting in financial statements
Identifies, records fixed assets as determined by policy for proper accounting treatments in financial statements, performs disposition of assets and books yearly depreciation
Responsible for monthly and annual reconciliation processes for cash, confiscated funds, grants, fixed assets and other balance sheet items as identified
Trains city staff on proper cash recording procedures
Supervises financial services support staff
Responsible for Annual Public Improvement Districts distributions.
Participates in the preparation of the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ACFR

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

May serve as a first-line supervisor over financial services support staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices;
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements;
Knowledge of asset capitalization standards and depreciation;
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations;
Knowledge of automated financial management software packages;
Skilled in prioritizing and evaluating the work of subordinate staff;
Skilled in analyzing and evaluating complex accounting and/or auditing situations;
Skilled in reconciling cash and other related accounts;
Skilled in preparing journal entries;
Skilled in entering information into databases and/or spreadsheets;
Skilled in performing mathematical calculations;
Skilled in recording, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting transactions;
Skilled in preparing complex analysis in support of preparing financial statements and reports;
Skilled in maintaining records;
Skilled in researching discrepancies;
Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects;
Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports;
Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

PREFERENCES:

Three years of governmental accounting experience.
Experience in testing impacts of financial software implementations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent reaching, sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass criminal history check.
Must pass motor vehicle records check.
Must pass credit check.

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Sr Accountant- GL & Fixed Assets

Accountant - General

Auditor

Regional Accountant II

Sr. Accountant

Accounting Representative II

Senior Accounting Specialist

Senior Auditor

Financial Accountant (City Controller's Office [CCO Dept.], Non-Civil Service)

Accounting Manager (Government Contracting)

Government Contracting Accountant

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