Accounting Manager

Salary: $76,001.00 - $98,800.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: D61-00030
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 1/7/2027 5:00 PM Central


Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead key accounting, financial reporting, and grant management functions. This position plays an important role in ensuring the City's financial resources are managed accurately, responsibly, and transparently. The Accounting Manager works closely with the Deputy Finance Director, City departments, auditors, and grant administrators to support sound financial management, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of City resources.

Examples of Work

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and support the annual audit and year-end close.
• Review accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and fund balances and identify significant variances or financial trends requiring management attention.
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Support the City's Single Audit and ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, when applicable.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and budget variances and provide meaningful financial analysis to management.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budget development and monitoring.
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting and financial processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Collaborate with City departments, auditors, grant agencies, and leadership to resolve financial and compliance issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned;

Education, Experience, or Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Experience with governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, internal controls, and grant accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with Tyler Munis is a plus.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and commitment to public service.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) are strongly preferred.

Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.Works as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters, whether natural or man-made. Subject to emergency operations recall and other assignments necessary to maintain continuity of City services.
Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

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An Equal Opportunity Employer
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

1. Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   • Plan Type : High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $2,500 annually
     • Family: $5,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $5,000 annually
     • Family: $10,000 annually
   • Additional Details :
     
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider : H.S.A. Bank
   • Features :
     
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       
       • Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       
       • Employee only: $1,500
       • Employee & Family: $2,750
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. EPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Features :
     
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Features :
     
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider : Vision Service Plan
• Features :
  
  • Eye Exam $10 Copay
  • Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage :
  
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider : Flores
• Features :
  
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider : Aflac
  
  • Accident
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
  
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
  Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01


Do you have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have professional experience with governmental accounting or financial management?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience developing, maintaining, or evaluating internal controls?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting staff?

• Yes
• No

Required Question