Accountant - General

Accountant - General

Salary

$56,579.53 - $67,356.00 Annually

Location

City Hall - 757 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2600299

Department

Finance

Division

Accounting

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $56,579.53/annual minimum - $67,356.58/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

Prepare and reconcile the Citys various bank accounts; process monthly journal entries; data entry; administer Accountings record retention tasks; perform daily import files into the accounting system; and provide general support for the Finance division.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Manager of Accounting Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly the City's master, accounts payable, payroll, and special revenue bank accounts.
• Import files from various resources into the accounting software system.
• Process and bill monthly fuel and general work orders.
• Process journal entries as assigned.
• Review and approve employee expense claims to ensure they are in accordance with City travel and purchasing policies.
• Process data entry files from the golf course point of sale system into the accounting system.
• Reconcile the pooled cash accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the 1099s.
• Prepare the monthly Hotel distribution payments.
• Maintain the City's electricity accounts with the vendor.
• Assist with the year-end audit schedules.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain organized computer files.
• Audit and maintain files and records, prepare periodic reports and distribute to designated departments and divisions; photocopy, mail or fax materials as necessary.
• Provide support to assist designated division staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities.
• Assist audit staff as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is required.

EXPERIENCE

• One year performing complex bank reconciliations and general accounting functions is preferred.
• Governmental experience is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid drivers license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Identify your degree area of study for the position of General Accountant.

• No Degree
• Accounting
• Finance
• Related Field
• Non Related Field

03

Indicate your total experience in positions where you performed complex bank reconciliations and general accounting functions. Please Note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

04

Indicate the number of years experience in government.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com