SFE- SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

The City of Coppell is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead advanced governmental accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting month‑end and year‑end close, ACFR preparation, audit support, GASB implementation, grant accounting, and major revenue analysis. Schedule Commitment Regular attendance is essential. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Occasionally work outside standard hours may be required during peak periods such as month‑end close, audit preparation, or grant deadlines. Pay Plan Exempt, Pay Grade #20. Salary range: $82,676 – $119,872. Min $82,676 Mid $101,274 Max $119,872 Candidate Engagement Plan July 3‑19: Accepting Applications and Weekly Application Material Review July 20‑24: Final Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings August 3‑7: Interview Experience Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, audit, or closely related experience. Experience with governmental accounting, fund accounting, public‑sector audit, grants, capital assets, revenue accounting, financial reporting, or a comparable complex accounting environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Preferred Experience CPA, CGFO, CPFO, CGFM, or CPA candidate status is preferred. If not already certified, employee must obtain CGFO within 2 years of employment, with City support for approved training and exam costs, subject to City policy. ACFR preparation or audit support experience. Grant accounting, SEFA, Single Audit, debt, revenue accounting, capital assets, or economic development agreement experience. Supervisory, lead‑worker, mentoring, or project leadership experience. Knowledge Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, governmental accounting, fund accounting, and internal controls. Working knowledge of municipal government operations, City policies, procedures, ordinances, and administrative processes. Knowledge of GASB standards and the ability to research and apply accounting guidance to assigned areas. Knowledge of financial reporting, audit support, ACFR schedules, year‑end close, and accounting documentation. Skills Ability to prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, analyses, and financial reports. Ability to read and interpret local, state, and federal grant requirements, agreements, contracts, statutes, and financial reporting guidance. Ability to analyze and account for complex revenue sources, rebates, abatements, agreements, grants, and other assigned financial activities. Ability to communicate technical accounting concepts in a clear and helpful manner to non‑financial staff. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to use ERP systems, reporting tools, financial software, and technology to support accurate and efficient accounting operations. Abilities Ability to identify risks, internal control needs, documentation gaps, and process improvement opportunities. Ability to coach, mentor, or supervise staff with clarity, patience, accountability, and a service‑oriented mindset. Ability to manage multiple complex priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders. In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Coppell