Staff Accountant

City of Melissa
Job Posting
December 3, 2025

(Open Until Filled)

Staff Accountant

 Salary $60,000

Cover Letter and Resume Should Accompany the Application
 

***A minimum of 5  years of accounting and/or budgeting experience is preferred.  
***Preference will be given to individuals with municipal or government accounting and/or budgeting experience. 
 

General Purpose:
Under general supervision of the Finance Director, the Staff Accountant performs accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and general financial record keeping; maintains a variety of accounts and subsidiary ledgers for various city functions including developer agreements and escrows and capital assets; manages the accounts payable, receivable and cash reconciliations for the City; assists with the City budget preparation, annual audit and work papers, and performs a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Reporting Relationships:
General supervision is provided by the Finance Director.

Supervision Exercised:
None

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Examples of Duties:
This list is illustrative and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.

• Performs professional accounting functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with full cycle A/P processing.
• Assists in annual audit, including providing requested files and information.
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s annual budget and supporting schedules; the City’s Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) and support schedules and audit work papers.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Work closely with auditors, staff and other departments to identify and reconcile capital project funding sources.
• Perform capital project monitoring and reporting.
• Perform construction in progress, escrow, and fixed assets accounting, tracking and reconciliation.
• Monitor and balance various accounts; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems relating to accounts.
• Report to management on the remaining funding available for projects by monitoring and balancing various accounts; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems relating to accounts.
• Prepare journal entries related to assigned duties. 
• Maintains, reconciles, and audits a variety of ledgers, reports (941, W2’s, TWC), and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports for data analysis, budget, and ACFR.
• Review department line-item allocations for reasonableness and accuracy with budgeted funding and consistency with chart of accounts.
• Partners with HR staff in preparing payroll for processing.
• Processes payroll.   
• Documents accounting policies and procedures as assigned.
• Provides accurate and timely responses to data requests.
• Administrative support.
• Assist and directs citizens with questions requiring knowledge of the City of Melissa in person or by phone.
• Regular consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization, both financially and operationally.
• Supports relationship between the City of Melissa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff: maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Contribute to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

a.  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with five (5) years of accounting experience.
b.  Must possess a valid Texas Drivers’ license, with a satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain one.
c.  Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening and background check.

OR

d.  Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Overall accounting functions and operations of the city; Organization and operation of municipal government; Principles and practices of budgets and administration; Principles and practices of accounting; Principles and practices of customer service; Principles of business letter writing; Policies and procedures of the assigned department; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation; Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting applications; Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.

Skills in: Interpersonal relationships, initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, problem solving; Advanced office procedures and in the operation of standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, 10-key data entry; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook); Proficiency in Canva; Exceptional customer service; and time management. 

Ability to: Work independently in absence of supervision; Respond to citizen inquiries politely; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Keep confidential information confidential; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Handle money accurately; Edit and proofread documents accurately; Exhibit regular and punctual attendance; Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of general duties which are characterized by frequent change; Bend and reach to file, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data and/or information; sustain sedentary to light work which may involve some lifting, sorting, carrying objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).