Accounting Manager

Salary: $104,796.00 - $147,732.00 Annually
Location : City of Irving, TX
Job Type: Professional
Job Number: 2600198
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 07/10/2026


Job Posting
The Accounting Manager oversees daily Accounting Division operations, including supervision of professional staff, management of general ledger activities, monthly and annual financial reporting, and coordination of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit, and SEFA/SESA preparation. Responsibilities include resolving complex accounting issues; supporting month-end and year-end close; coordinating internal and external audit requests and implementing audit recommendations; reviewing grant-related financial reporting; and maintaining compliance with GAAP, GASB, Uniform Guidance, and City policies. The role also supports process improvements, development of financial procedures, and annual budget preparation. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, five years of progressive governmental accounting experience, and three years of supervisory experience. A Texas CPA license is preferred, and a valid Texas driver's license is required.

PAY GRADE GG31 / FULL PAY RANGE $8,733 - $12,311 PER MONTH

Full Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.

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 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
01


Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes - Accounting
• Yes - Finance, Business Administration, or Related Field
• No

02


Do you currently hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License?

• Yes - Texas CPA
• Yes - CPA licenses in another state
• No

03


If you don't currently hold a CPA license, are you able to obtain Texas CPA licensure within the required 3 year timeframe?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04


How many years of progressively responsible local government accounting experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8 or more years

05


If you have local government experience, please tell us how many years of experience with which employer(s) and your respective role(s) with each. If you have none, please type N/A.
06


Which of the following accounting responsibilities have you personally performed? Please select all that apply.

• General ledger reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Financial statement preparation
• Financial reporting
• Researching complex accounting issues
• Developing accounting policies or procedures
• Internal controls
• None of the above

07


What best describes your experience with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)?

• Led preparation
• Managed significant sections
• Prepared schedules/workpapers
• Contributed as a team member
• No ACFR experience

08


Which of the following best describes your grant accounting experience? Please select all that apply.

• Single Audit
• SEFA preparation
• SESA preparation
• Grant financial management
• None of the above

09


How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

10


Which ERP financial systems have you used? If you have used none, please type N/A.
11


How often have you presented financial information to executive leadership, governing boards, elected officials, or non-financial audiences?

• Frequently
• Occasionally
• Rarely
• Never

12


Please describe your experience leading governmental accounting operations, including your responsibilities related to financial reporting, ACFR preparation, audits, grants, staff supervision, and process improvements. If you have no experience, please type N/A.
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