Financial Accountant (City Controller's Office [CCO Dept.], Non-Civil Service)
Core
Prepares sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), component unit financial statements, and federal/state award schedules (SEFA/SESA) for the City of Dallas.
Role type
Senior IC financial accountant (governmental accounting)
Builds
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related financial statements for the City of Dallas
Domain
Public sector / Governmental accounting
Required skills
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, GAAP application, federal and state grant accounting, financial statement preparation, journal entry review and approval, internal control design, staff training and supervision, analytical review of account balances, legal contract interpretation
Preferred skills
CPA candidate eligibility, Master's degree in Accounting, experience with accounting system upgrades
Technologies
General financial systems (specific tools not named)
Responsibilities
Prepare multiple sections of the ACFR and component unit financial statements; Serve as subject matter expert on governmental accounting topics including debt, grants, and liabilities; Supervise and train accounting staff across city departments; Review and approve journal entries for all city departments; Lead external and internal audit engagements; Interpret and apply over 100 GASB statements; Plan and participate in accounting system upgrades.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties