SFE- SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior Accountant Opportunity

Drive excellence in public finance. The City of Coppell is seeking a Senior Accountant who brings curiosity, consistency, and innovation to our financial operations. In this role, you'll be at the center of preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), coordinating audits, reconciling accounts, managing investments, overseeing grant reporting, and ensuring compliance with governmental standards. You'll dig into financial data, resolve variances, and provide analysis that shapes citywide decisions. Beyond the numbers, you'll champion process improvements, integrate new technology, and lead projects that streamline workflows across the organization.

Our ideal candidate is a change champion, leader, and communicatorsomeone who thrives on building relationships, delivering excellent service, and working inclusively with colleagues, auditors, and community partners. If you're ready to make a measurable impact while strengthening the City's financial foundation, we'd love to have you on our team.

Opportunity description : To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions, click here! Schedule commitment : Regular attendance is an essential job function and generally works an 8 : 00-5 : 00 schedule, Monday through Friday. However, there will be times when it is necessary to work with your team and the department outside of the normal schedule including some weekends at various times of the year to provide our highest level of services to citizens, as well as internal departments.

Pay plan : This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #20. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Hiring range : Depends on qualifications. Min $82,676 ($39.75) Mid $101,274 ($48.69) Max $119,872 ($57.63)

Candidate Engagement Plan : This opportunity is open until filled with weekly application material review and technical phone screenings. Candidates invited to participate in the next steps of the hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Panel Interview. For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.

Eligibility

Experience : Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 4+ years of current experience in a finance-related role, with demonstrated responsibility in financial analysis, journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and collaboration across departments Experience working in a municipal government setting Preferred CGFO actively pursuing CPA is preferred, this candidate will be required to pursue their CGFO through GFOAT within 2 years of employment if not already attained.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge Thorough understanding of governmental and public sector accounting standards In-depth knowledge of municipal accounting practices and financial operations Working knowledge of City policies, procedures, ordinances, and municipal government operations Familiarity with local, state, and federal grant and reporting requirements Understanding of administrative and personnel procedures related to municipal finance Knowledge of modern office procedures and standard office equipment Familiarity with agreements related to sales taxes, property taxes, and rebates Awareness of regulations governing public sector accounting practices Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and automation tools Skills Proficient in the use of financial spreadsheets and accounting software Skilled in performing mathematical calculations related to finance, reporting, and grants Strong analytical skills for interpreting and evaluating financial and statistical data Effective written communication, including the ability to write clear policies, memos, and correspondence Strong interpersonal communication skills for working with the public, officials, and stakeholders Skilled in interpreting technical accounting and finance-related documents and publications Abilities Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners Ability to read, interpret, and apply agreements, regulations, and policies Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide accurate, actionable insights Ability to identify opportunities for workflow improvements and lead implementation of automated processes Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in decision-making

This is Coppell

The City of Coppell is dedicated to serving the community, as well as employees of the City, and providing the highest level of service as constructively and efficiently as possible. For the Strategic Financial Engagement (SFE) department, we pride ourselves on being a cohesive, effective, resilient team that values each other for their personal attributes and professional contributions. The importance of further developing our culture, empathy in the workplace, building leadership on all levels, and supporting one another to reach our goals, are cornerstones to the functions of the City. We are strategic minded, believe that technology spurs innovation, and are constantly in search of ways to do things better. All employees lead with a servant's heart and an understanding that we are here to provide the best quality of life for our citizens. Our success depends on our everyday actions and decisions. We are humble, we are intentional, and we are teachable. The Strategic Financial Engagement team is made up of the following areas of responsibility : Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget, Payroll, Procurement, Utility Billing.