Staff Accountant

City of Melissa

Job Posting

December 3 2025

(Open Until Filled)

Staff Accountant

Salary $60000

Cover Letter and R esume Should Accompany the Application

• A minimum of 5 years ofaccounting and / or budgeting experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to individuals with municipal or government accounting and / or budgeting experience.

General Purpose :

Under general supervision of the Finance Director the Staff Accountant performs accounting duties including general ledger reconciliations bank reconciliations financial reporting and general financial record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts and subsidiary ledgers for various city functions including developer agreements and escrows and capital assets; manages the accounts payable receivable and cash reconciliations for the City; assists with the City budget preparation annual audit and work papers and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Reporting Relationships :

General supervision is provided by the Finance Director.

Supervision Exercised :

None

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m.; Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 11 : 30 a.m.

Examples of Duties :

This list is illustrative and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Education and Experience

a. Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related filed with five (5) years of accounting experience.

b. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers license with a satisfactory driving record or ability to obtain one.

c. Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening and background c heck.

OR

d. Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of : Overall accounting functions and operations of the city; Organization and operation of municipal government; Principles and practices of budgets and administration; Principles and practices of accounting; Principles and practices of customer service; Principles of business letter writing; Policies and procedures of the assigned department; English usage spelling grammar and punctuation; Methods and techniques of data collection research and report preparation; Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and supporting applications; Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.

Skills in : Interpersonal relationships initiative resourcefulness creativity problem solving; Advanced office procedures and in the operation of standard office equipment including computer keyboard 10-key data entry; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher and Outlook); Proficiency in Canva; Exceptional customer service; and time management.

Ability to : Work independently in absence of supervision; Respond to citizen inquiries politely; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; Keep confidential information confidential; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Handle money accurately; Edit and proofread documents accurately; Exhibit regular and punctual attendance; Exercise judgment decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of general duties which are characterized by frequent change; Bend and reach to file classify categorize prioritize and / or analyze data and / or information; sustain sedentary to light work which may involve some lifting sorting carrying objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1