Grant Accountant
City of Conroe
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- Location
- Conroe, TX
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 5
- 2 days ago
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About the company
City of Conroe
Government administration · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Plan, coordinate and perform fiscal and accounting functions
- Perform other areas as assigned on an as needed basis
What you need
- Computer system experience
- Valid class "C" Texas driver's license
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices
- One to three years of experience in a similar position in a municipal or other governmental finance department (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesMicrosoft Excelgovernmental accounting principlesorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsreconcile spreadsheetsgeneral ledger accountsanalyzingcommunication
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Perks
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- retirement plan
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- free membership
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JOB SUMMARYrnWorking in a team environment, this position plans, coordinates and performs various fiscal and accounting functions of the City of Conroe. Duties are primarily relative to general accounting and grant accounting, compliance and reporting; however, other areas are assigned on as needed basis.rnQUALIFICATIONSrnEducation and Experience:rnBachelor's degree in accounting required. One to three years of experience in a similar position in a municipal or other governmental finance department preferred. Computer system experience required.rnSpecial Requirements:rnAnalytical, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Municipal Accounting experience and ACFR preparation experience highly desirable. Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license required. rnKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: rnrnKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).rnKnowledge of Microsoft Excel.rnKnowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.rnSkill in mathematics, analyzing and organization.rnAbility to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, including the proper use grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and good public speaking.rnAbility to reconcile spreadsheets and general ledger accounts to source documents.rnAbility to analyze, identify and resolve variances.rnAbility to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize work assignments, meet deadlines and work well under pressure and stress.rnrnPHYSICAL DEMANDSrnThe work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking and visual acuity.rnBENEFITSrnThe City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities.