Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Mineral Wells, TX 76067 | Onsite

Compensation & Schedule

• Up to $26.44/hour

8:00 AM–5:00 PM; may include after-hours, month-end, and fiscal year-end workloads

• W2

• Start date: ASAP

ROLE IMPACT

The Staff Accountant supports the City’s financial integrity by maintaining general ledger accuracy, reconciling accounts, and preparing essential financial reports. This role ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB standards while providing critical support for audits, grants, and departmental reporting in a fast-paced municipal finance environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting

• Support audit processes by compiling schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries

• Monitor accounts receivable, generate invoices, track collections, and reconcile discrepancies

• Maintain grant and project accounting compliance, reporting, and documentation

• Collaborate with departments on financial submissions and month-end close activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• 2 years of professional accounting experience; municipal or governmental experience preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Incode/Tyler preferred)

• Ability to analyze financial data and maintain accurate records

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Incode/Tyler or similar ERP/accounting platforms

• Microsoft Excel (formulas, reconciliations, data analysis)

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook)

• Financial reporting systems and journal entry platforms

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting principles

• Experience preparing ACFRs or audit-ready documentation

• Strong organizational skills in managing grant compliance and reporting

EQUIPMENT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to sit for long periods and lift up to 20 lbs occasionally

• Requires extended focus on detailed accounting tasks

• Work performed in a standard office environment with deadline-driven tasks

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