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Sr. Accounting Specialist - Capital Delivery

The City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department is hiring a Sr. Accounting Specialist to support capital project accounting, budget analysis, and fiscal coordination within the Business Support Division. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, processing construction and engineering invoices, ensuring proper funding and compliance with governmental purchasing and municipal accounting standards.

Skills

  • Government purchasing procedures and municipal accounting knowledge
  • Capital project accounting and construction invoice processing
  • Budget analysis, reconciliation and close procedures
  • ERP financial systems (PeopleSoft or similar)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (reporting, pivot tables, formulas)
  • Accounts payable and contract management experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to prioritize and manage shifting deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Manage capital project and asset accounting, ensuring accurate records and timely processing of construction and engineering invoices.
  • Partner with delivery teams to confirm funding availability and maintain fiscal documentation.
  • Prepare, analyze, and resolve complex financial discrepancies and reconciliations.
  • Coordinate budget transfers, M&C’s, and purchase order processing with Planning & Data Analytics.
  • Support grant-related contract issues, RFP/Bid processes, and Council communications monitoring.
  • Monitor expenditures, perform closeouts and capitalization of projects, and prepare reporting for stakeholders.
  • Apply lean principles to improve business processes and participate in division work plan development.
  • Provide lead or supervisory guidance to staff, including training and workflow coordination.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related field
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Benefits

  • 11 Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Direct deposit pay
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Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles into four other counties: Denton, Parker, Wise, and Johnson.

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August 23, 2025
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