Sr. Accountant – General Ledger

Pay

Pay Range: $82,410 - $93,159 annual compensation.

Schedule

Full‑time salaried position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After a six‑month probationary period, remote work may be permitted. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the role

The City of Fort Worth, one of the fastest‑growing large U.S. cities, serves over 1,000,000 residents and values exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. The Sr. Accountant – General Ledger position is within the Financial Management Services Department’s Accounting Division and is an advanced‑level role with a high level of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials.
• Certified Public Finance Officer credentials.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible finance/accounting experience, preferably in state or local government.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting (fund accounting) concepts.
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analysis and account reconciliations.
• Monitor general ledger accounts.
• Review, approve, and post journal entries; perform month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Provide assistance during the City’s independent financial and single audits.
• Support internal/external customers and City departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, the position may require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, and repetitive motions. It is classified as Light Work, typically exerting up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently, and negligible force continuously. If the job requires forces greater than sedentary work while the worker sits most of the time, it is still rated Light Work.