Senior Accountant (City Controller's Office [CCO] Dept., Unclassified Position)

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Job Summary

Performs activities in an accounting function of high complexity within a city department or in a major accountingdivision in the Controller's Office to ensure the effective realization of the department's accounting goals andcompliance with accounting principles and city policies and procedures.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Accountant performs activities in an accounting function of high complexity within a city department or in a major accounting division in the Controller's Office to ensure the effective realization of the department's accounting goals and compliance with accounting principles and city policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

1 Conducts and supervises daily activities of an unusually complex accounting system to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, city policies, and other regulatory requirements.

2 Generates internal department reports and submits financial data to the City Controller’s Office; provides moderate technical assistance for interpretation of policies and procedures, and corrective actions to ensure the most effective and efficient use of financial information; prepares, reviews, records, and analyzes information needed for financial projections, periodic reporting, budgetary process, and financial statements to provide such information to its end users.

3 Serves as a liaison between the department, HR, City Controller's Office, and internal auditors; prepares and drafts requested information and provides reports as necessary; prepares, processes, and checks benefits claims, vendor accounts, travel requests, and reconciliation documents for various departments.

4 Tests new and updated accounting releases to make recommendations for enhancements; ensures accurate and timely processing of journal vouchers, manual warrants, credit card transactions and other financial activities and documents.

5 Monitors, evaluates, and classifies capital and equipment transactions and conducts periodic inventories to provide city-wide accountability of the city's fixed assets; assists in debt issuance and retirement, in provision of funds for debt payment, and in the maintenance of required debt reserve funds.

6 Monitors all procurement processes for the division and ensures purchasing is done in the most cost effective manner; prepares a request for supplies and services to obtain purchase orders; serves as the accounting records management liaison for various departments.

7 Supervises, oversees, and advises a group of lower-level accountants and clerical staff to ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in an accounting or finance field.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in general accounting.

Equivalency(ies)

• Master's degree (or higher) in accounting or finance will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field with 21 hours of accounting and two (2) years of experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A current Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A current Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification will meet the education and experience requirements.

Other Requirement(s)

• Some positions require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting.

*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1 Knowledge of State of Texas Property Tax Code.

2 Knowledge of internal controls auditing procedures.

3 Knowledge of personnel procedures.

4 Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and procedures of accounting.

5 Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.

6 Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

7 Ability to prepare complex financial reports and keep complex financial records.

8 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

9 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Salary Range

$62,379.20 - $76,585.60

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.