Accountant

Salary : $68,832.00 - $97,056.00 Annually

Location : City of Irving, TX

Job Type : Professional

Job Number : 2400263

Department : Financial Services

Opening Date : 11 / 07 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Central

Job Posting

• Duties include reviewing, preparing, managing, analyzing and presenting various financial documents and accounts; monitoring various bank accounts and resolving issues;
• reconciling various general ledger accounts; preparing audit work papers and adjustments for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;

initiating or approving wire transfers; preparing or approving journal entries; and researching and answering questions from external auditors and departments.

• Duties also include financial oversight for the accounting and reporting of Enterprise, Capital Improvement, and Debt Service Funds;
• setting up, tracking, and reviewing construction project accounts for accuracy and compliance; monitoring the accounting and reconciliation of construction projects and the project ledger;

providing assistance and training to departments on accounting related topics and financial systems; and developing testing programs for new software installations and upgrades in assigned area of responsibility.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, accounting or finance and two years of related experience. Must have thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to interpret technical accounting pronouncements.

A résumé must be submitted with the application.

PAY GRADE GG23 / FULL PAY RANGE $5,736 - $8,088 PER MONTH

Culture

The City of Irving is committed to meeting the high standard of fiscal transparency by providing citizens with documents that show how the tax dollars and other revenues are budgeted and spent in a user friendly way.

The Financial Services Department is responsible for all fiscal matters related to the City of Irving. Financial Services provides useful, timely, and reliable financial information and support to city staff, management, council, citizens, and external parties.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas.

Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented.

The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government.

The city also acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect.

This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at

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