Accountant III

Accountant III - Financial Reporting

Non-Civil Service Position

The City of Dallas currently has an excellent opportunity for an Accountant III in the City

Controller's Office who can work independently, take charge, and work well with management and

staff. The City of Dallas offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Major job functions include: assisting in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial

Report; entering and approving journal entries; reviewing financial transactions; preparing working

papers and schedules; implementing new Governmental Accounting Standards Board

pronouncements; reconciling general ledger accounts; preparing and reconciling grant schedules;

assisting City departments with accounting issues; and assisting with the external and internal audit

engagements. Additional projects will be assigned as required by management. Overtime will be

required periodically to complete assigned tasks.

Candidates for this position will currently hold, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Completion of the Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting course is also required. Effective

oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and Microsoft

Office skills are required. Experience preparing journal entries and accounting working papers is

a plus.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate will include:

 Ability to prioritize workload in a high volume and time sensitive environment;

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

 Ability to take initiative in identifying and resolving issues as they arise;

 Eagerness to learn and share knowledge and skills with others;

 A strong sense of integrity;

 Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;

 Capacity for growth and motivation toward increased responsibility; and

 Ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to complex

governmental accounting transactions.

Interested qualified candidates MUST submit an application online via NeoGov at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dallas/default.cfm

Applications must be complete, and all required documents must be attached at the time of submission.