General Accountant

CITY OF BRYAN, TX
Bryan, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 19, 2025
  • Salary: $55,000-$75,000/year (depending on qualifications) USD
  • Salary Top:75000
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    Job Summary
    Performs a broad range of professional accounting duties such as account reconciliation, preparation, and analysis of accounting reports and schedules, preparation of journal entries, preparation and analysis of financial reports, budget analysis, and other projects as assigned.
    Essential Job Functions
    • Compiles and prepares various reports as required, including monthly financial reports and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with minimal supervision.
    • Ensures the accuracy of financial reports produced by the Fiscal Services Department.
    • Performs accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and GASB guidelines as applicable and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
    • Performs reconciliation of bank accounts and allocations of various expenditures and administrative charges.
    • Performs capital asset accounting and reporting functions.
    • Prepares accounting entries to record various revenues, expenditures, accounts receivable, and payable; prepares associated reconciliation.
    • Prepares schedules for the annual financial audit.
    • Analyzes and prepares unclaimed property submissions to the State.
    • Analyzes accounts and prepares journal entries for discrepancies.
    • Ensures compliance with City policies, State and Federal regulations, reporting requirements, etc.
    • Performs related duties as required.
    • Responds regularly and promptly to work.
    • 1099 Reporting
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in accounting, finance, or a similar field of study plus at least two (2) years of directly related experience; OR an Associate’s degree with significant coursework as previously listed plus at least four (4) years of directly related experience.
    • Prior experience in municipal accounting preferred.

    Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

    Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
    • Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
    • CPA Certification is preferred.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Bryan
    • City of Bryan

    Founded in 1871 and home to almost 90,000 residents, Bryan has grown from a dusty railway depot to a thriving, diverse community with competitive schools, fast-paced technology, sprawling parks, and a flourishing art and music scene.  Consisting of a seven-member city council, the City of Bryan is committed to providing financially efficient municipal services to improve the quality of life and develop a community where all citizens are proud to live.  Living or working in Bryan is truly the good life, Texas style!

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