The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Accountant to support and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Finance Department. Are you a caring and dynamic leader? Are you data-driven? Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position?

The Accountant earns a competitive salary $58,973.21-$75,190.84/per year, based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN LIFE AS A STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary:

Performs and assists in managing accounting functions related to the general ledger maintenance, monthly financial reporting, capital assets and CIP accounting, inventory accounting and year-end audit and financial reporting activities. Performs special projects as requested.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in preparing monthly journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts, including balance sheet accounts.
• Edit and update daily batches into the accounting system. Ensure that accounting transactions are recorded timely and accurately, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
• Assist in the completion of reconciling bank accounts to the general ledger.
• Assist with monitoring and reconciling the City's purchasing card program.
• Responsible for assistance with matters relating to the annual financial audit, including preparation of work-papers, delivery of balanced trial balance, related closing entries, and computer-related year-end closing & opening.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual CAFR and related GFOA application and responses.
• Assist with physical inventories, including perpetual inventories such as fuel and supplies, as well as inventories of fixed assets.
• Prepare federal and state reports pertaining to grants, maintain grant schedules and prepare grant reimbursement requests as applicable.
• Monitor and track the financial activity of capital projects, including reconciling bond and capital project funds and assisting with the budgeting of CIP projects.
• Capture infrastructure asset information including data for valuation for input into the Fixed Asset database and for the preparation of journal entries.
• Monitor purchase orders, payments and Council minutes for CIP activity and maintain excel files to record the data.
• Successfully manage assigned workloads and assignments to achieve the goals within assigned timeframes.
• Serve as a member of various employee committees and serve as back-up to other related positions.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
• Provide assistance to city to departments; interact with others to obtain needed information.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business management, finance, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Municipal experience preferred.

For a detailed job description, please review the attached document.