Accountant (General)

San Angelo, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

A General Accountant to join our this role you will perform a variety of highly skilled accounting functions on behalf of the Citys Finance Department; reconcile assigned City funds and bank accounts; compile and analyze financial data; prepare a variety of financial records and reports; respond to accounting inquiries from City departments; and provide technical support in relation to the Citys financial software system.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing journal entries and other entries required for monthly and annual accounting period(s) closing.
Researching and preparing general ledger information history and projections for the Director of Finance Assistant City Managers and City Manager.
Compiling analyzing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Responding to a variety of accounting inquiries from City departments and personnel including but not limited to accounts transaction activities and/or other finance matters.
Preparing schedules for and providing responses to inquiries by the external audit firm in support of the Citys annual financial statement audit.
Preparing information and reports required for the generation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Participating in the adoption and implementation of future GASB pronouncements.
Reconciling cash accounts with bank statements for various Combined Funds the Citys Payroll bank account and the COSA Development Corporation bank accounts.
Compiling and analyzing information related to grants verifying requests for grant assistance preparing related documentation and requesting reimbursement for various grants.
Preparing and maintaining a variety of financial records for the City including monthly accounting reports grant reimbursements bank reconciliations capital asset records fire retirement records and other special reports.
Preparing and filing sales tax related reports to federal and state agencies.
Providing technical support and training to City personnel regarding the Citys financial software system.
Performing payroll accounts payable and/or accounts receivable duties as assigned or required.
Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm
Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:

Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled accounting functions.
Reconciling accounts and compiling and analyzing financial data.
Preparing and maintaining a variety of financial records reports and documentation.
Providing technical support and training in relation to the Citys financial software system.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff City departments outside agencies and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Data Analytics or related field; and general fund accounting and bank reconciliation experience preferred but not required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

Position will be open until filled. We are currently seeking: A General Accountant to join our this role you will perform a variety of highly skilled accounting functions on behalf of the Citys Finance Department; reconcile assigned City funds and bank accounts; compile and analyze financial data; ...