Overview

Position Title: Financial Accountant

Company: City Of Dallas

Location: Dallas, Texas, US

Job Description:

The City of Dallas currently has an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant in the City Controller’s Office who can work independently, take charge, and work well with management and staff. The City of Dallas offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Entering and approving journal entries
  • Reviewing financial transactions
  • Preparing working papers and schedules
  • Implementing new Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements
  • Reconciling general ledger accounts
  • Preparing and reconciling grant schedules
  • Assisting City departments with accounting issues
  • And assisting with the external and internal audit engagements
  •  Additional projects will be assigned as required by management
  • Overtime will be required periodically to complete assigned tasks

Requirements:

  • Candidates for this position will currently hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and Microsoft Office skills are required.
  • Ability to prioritize workload in a high volume and time sensitive environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative in identifying and resolving issues as they arise
  • Eagerness to learn and share knowledge and skills with others\
  • A strong sense of integrity
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Capacity for growth and motivation toward increased responsibility
  • Ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to complex governmental accounting transactions.