General Accountant

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2026545 Position Title General Accountant Position # #9000156 FLSA Exempt Classification Type Professional Department Fiscal Services Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Hiring Pay Rate $55,000-$68,000/year (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 04/28/2026 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Performs a broad range of professional accounting duties such as account reconciliation, preparation, and analysis of accounting reports and schedules, preparation of journal entries, preparation and analysis of financial reports, budget analysis, and other projects as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Compiles and prepares various reports as required, including monthly financial reports and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with minimal supervision.
• Ensures the accuracy of financial reports produced by the Fiscal Services Department.
• Performs accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and GASB guidelines as applicable and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Performs reconciliation of bank accounts and allocations of various expenditures and administrative charges.
• Performs capital asset accounting and reporting functions.
• Prepares accounting entries to record various revenues, expenditures, accounts receivable, and payable; prepares associated reconciliation.
• Prepares schedules for the annual financial audit.
• Analyzes and prepares unclaimed property submissions to the State.
• Analyzes accounts and prepares journal entries for discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with City policies, State and Federal regulations, reporting requirements, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.
• 1099 Reporting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with significant coursework in accounting, finance, or a similar field of study plus at least two (2) years of directly related experience; OR an Associates degree with significant coursework as previously listed plus at least four (4) years of directly related experience.
• Prior experience in municipal accounting preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of accounting.
• The following accounting systems/functions: fixed assets, revenues, expenditures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• The application of spreadsheet and database software to accounting systems.

Ability to:

• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Learn department functions thoroughly to provide general information and explain detailed department processes and procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, evaluate, and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports, correspondence, and other written documents.
• Reconcile accounts, records, reports, and journals.
• Organize work, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.
• Use spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and other job-specific software) to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain basic and complex records, documents, and files.
• Comprehend and makes inferences from written material (examples: budgets, financial reports, written instructions/procedures, etc.) to create spreadsheets, statistical reports, and other documents.
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Analyze work processes and recommend and implement improvements.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and utilize leave responsibly to ensure sufficient coverage of departmental operations.
• Abide by City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbents area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to greet and respond to customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Strong personal computer skills and ability to perform tasks by utilizing computerized financial applications.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex processes and guidelines in the performance of financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C drivers license with a good driving record as measured by the Citys evaluation system.
• CPA Certification is preferred.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, turning, driving, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: multi-line telephone, computer, printer, fax, copier, scanner, 10-key calculator, and vehicle.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment. (Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.)

• Yes

• No

• • Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:

• City of Bryan Website

• City of Bryan Social Media

• City of Bryan Employment Office

• City of Bryan Employee

• Friend/Relative

• Indeed

• Google

• Glassdoor

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Texas Municipal League

• Careers in Government

• Television Station

• Radio Station

• Newspaper

• Career Fair (specify location below)

• College/University Website (specify school below)

• Other Website (specify below)

• Other Source (specify below)

• Unknown

• If known, specify details of source selected above (name, station, location, etc.):

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your expected wage/salary for this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is the highest level of education completed? (Make sure this information is reflected under the Education History Section of the application)

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment?

• 1-2

• 3-5

• 6-8

• More than 10

• • What accounting software(s) and other computer application(s) have you worked in and have comprehensive knowledge utilizing?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes

• No

• • List three (3) strengths/skills you possess that you believe would make you a good fit for this position:

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Certification(s)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation