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City of Denton

Senior Accountant

Pay: $70,429/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Denton, TX (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$74,170 / year median in Texas

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Location:

Denton, TX Job Type:

Full-Time Schedule:

Hybrid/Flexible Scheduling Are you a detailoriented accounting professional who enjoys solving complex financial challenges and supporting meaningful community work? We're looking for a Senior Accountant who brings strong technical expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to accuracy. In this role, you'll help maintain the City's financial integrity, support major projects, and provide insights that guide important decisions. What You'll Do Manage and maintain grant and project accounting Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Support and help prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Review and improve accounting systems to help departments make datadriven decisions Monitor bond project reporting and ensure compliance with policies and GAAP Who You'll Work With You'll join a Finance team that values trust, partnership, and shared success. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, professional standards, and a commitment to serving our residents with integrity. You'll work alongside teammates who support one another, welcome new ideas, and take pride in delivering highquality financial stewardship.

Qualifications:

What You Bring Bachelor s degree + 4 years of accounting/finance experience An equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications Knowledge of fund accounting, financial analysis, and government regulations

What We Offer Salary:

$70,428.80

$91,551.20 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Paid Vacation
10 hours per month Paid Sick Time
10 hours per month Observe 11 National Holidays, 2 Personal Floating Holidays Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Retirement Plan 457(b) (Traditional & Roth)

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.