Sfe- Senior Accountant

Drive Excellence in Public Finance.

The City of Coppell is seeking a Senior Accountant with recent municipal government experience and a strong foundation in governmental accounting and financial reporting. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who has supported ACFR preparation, audits, journal entries, reconciliations, investment activity, and grant reporting within a public‑sector environment and is comfortable applying GASB standards in day-to-day work.

In this position, you’ll partner closely with internal departments, external auditors, and financial institutions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency across the City’s financial operations. You’ll analyze complex financial data, resolve variances, and contribute insight that supports informed, citywide decision‑making. Beyond core accounting work, you’ll help modernize processes, leverage technology to improve efficiency, and lead initiatives that strengthen how the City delivers financial services.

If you’re a senior‑level accountant who values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and you’re ready to make a visible impact in a municipal organization—we’d love to connect.

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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 and internal departments.

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

• $82,676 (Min)
• $101,274 (Mid)
• $119,872 (Max)

We are accepting applications from January 16 to February 15 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.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ Years of current experience in a senior-level accounting role (or equivalent), performing complex governmental accounting work including ACFR preparation, journal entries, reconciliations, audit support, financial analysis, and collaboration with internal departments, external auditors, and financial institutions.
• Recent experience working in a municipal government setting, applying governmental accounting standards (including GASB), supporting public‑sector financial reporting and audit processes, and collaborating across departments to support complex financial operations.

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

• 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…