TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Accountant
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: $53,836.45 /Year
OPENING DATE: 10/31/11
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for capital projects (CIP), fixed assets, grant accounting, internal controls
documentation and risk assessment, and financial reporting. Assists in preparing the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) document and Single Audit Report. Ensures
accounting and finance activities are in compliance with gernerally accepted accounting
principles with regards to internal control, financial reporting, records management and legal
disclosures. Assists with cash management and investment closing, and filing insurance claims.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
1. Maintain accounting and reporting for Capital Project Funds including preparation of the
monthly CIP Reconciliation, review and data entry of budget transfers, preparation and data
entry of the annual budget rollover, and preparation of audit work papers for capital projects.
2. Reviews the fiscal portion of CIP agenda items.
3. Maintain accounting and reporting for grants including preparation of requests for
reimbursement for selected grants, preparation and data entry of the annual budget rollover,
and preparation of audit work papers for grants and other Special Revenue Funds. Responsible
for preparation of grant walk forward for Single Audit Report.
4. Maintains the Town's fixed asset inventory, including annual audit work papers, journal
entries, walk forwards, and tracking of asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
Coordinates with GIS and Engineering to capture infrastructure asset details.
5. Responsible for coordinating the internal controls risk assessment function between Financial
Services, other departments and divisions, and the Town's consultant.
6. Responsible for coordinating the Town-wide insurance renewal process for both general
liability and property insurance. Serves as back up for filing of insurance claims.
7. Evaluates proposals received for audit services. Prepares audit schedules, work papers and
year-end reconciliations working with the external auditors. Assists in producing the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) document and Single Audit Report.
8. Serves as back up for daily cash management and preparation of monthly cash and
investment closing.
9. Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety policies and procedures.
10. Informs supervisor of all work activities.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a related field.
Two years of public sector (or non-profit) related finance, budget, or accounting experience is
required. May substitute Master's Degree in a related field or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
for two years of public sector (or non-profit) related finance, budget, or accounting experience.
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town
policy.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Must have an extensive working knowledge of governmental accounting, and accounting
principals and practices. Must have good communicative skills, both oral and written, to include
grammar, punctuate, sentence structure, and public speaking. Must have excellent mathematical
skills; analytical; organizational and leadership skills; and accurate and speed 10-key skill
operation. Must be skilled in the use of personal computer, including spreadsheets and word
processing (Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word). To perform the essential functions of the job,
must be able to see, talk, hear, write; have good hand/eye coordination for data entry and 10-
key operations; able to exercise good judgment; make competent decisions; handle multiple
projects; prioritize and organize work assignments; meet deadlines; and work well under
pressure and stress. May work evenings and weekends, as needed.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Job #2011-0096
http://www.flower-mound.com SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
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OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
2121 Cross Timbers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
972-874-6016
972-874-6011
hr@flower-mound.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Senior Accountant Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a related
field?
Yes
No
* 2. Do you have at least two years of public sector (or non-profit) related finance, budget, or
accounting experience? (You may substitute Master's Degree in a related field or Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) for two years of public sector (or non-profit) related finance,
budget, or accounting experience).
Yes
No
* 3. Do you have a valid Texas driver's license with driving record in compliance with Town
policy OR are you able to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
Yes
No
* Required Question