Accountant I - Senior Accountant

Job closes: August 21st, 2026

About the role

Responsible for complex accounting functions, as well as internal and external financial reporting. Provides planning, forecasting, and complex analysis of River Authority financial information. Maintains financial records and ensures proper recording of financial transactions. Tracks and reports capital assets and depreciation, including managing the yearly inventory and surplus process. Supports payroll functions, including retirement account contributions and general employee assistance.

Safety is the top priority at the River Authority. Every employee is expected to:

• Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods.
• Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
• Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and preparation of financial statements and reports as requested.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) function, including monitoring bank transactions for payments and tracking past-due invoices.
• Create invoices for external customers and government agencies, including lease invoices, project billings, and utility assistance charges.
• Track property tax revenue by auditing tax reports received from counties and recording uncollectible entries.
• Assist with payroll preparation, including the timely submission of retirement account contributions and related deductions.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger account variances and perform account reconciliations to assist with quarter-end close.
• Record newly acquired fixed assets, maintain fixed asset systems for reporting, complete yearly inventory of assets, and oversee the disposal process of obsolete assets.
• Serve as the Records Management liaison for the Finance Department.
• Handle complex year-end assignments and prepare reports for the annual financial audit.
• Assist with grant reporting.
• Review co-workers' data entries to ensure accuracy.
• Print accounts payable checks on a weekly basis.
• Perform related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly supervise any employees.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• State of Texas CTCD certification or other recognized certification required or obtained within the first year.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates may qualify for the following positions based on education and experience:

• Accountant I: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in public sector accounting, budgeting, and reporting, or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Accountant II: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or economics, or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Senior Accountant: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, governmental accounting, and financial reporting, including three (3) years of supervising experience, or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

If selected, level will be determined by Manager based on internal assessment of education and experience.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Financial Accounting Systems
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Accounts receivables/billing systems
• Accounting controls
• Audit procedures

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicating orally and in writing
• Interpreting financial statements and reports
• Typing 40-50 words per minute
• Using a ten-key calculator by touch
• Report preparation
• Able to function in a principle-based organization with a culture reflecting values of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration.