Fort Worth, Texas
Posted: 19-Sep-24
Location: Georgetown, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $2,545.09 - $3,396.87 Biweekly
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Internal Number: 14.02729
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Assistant Financial Director, responsible for performing highly specialized and complex professional accounting duties in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Functions as a lead accountant, mentors staff regarding policies, practices, and procedures in the financial division within the Auditor’s Office and provides technical advice and assistance to accounting staff in all other county departments.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Develops and recommends financial policies, procedures, and standards
- Works directly with leadership to re-evaluate processes, procedures, and workloads within the group
- Assists in the preparation and review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
- Performs complex accounting analysis and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of data reported in financial statements
- Analyzes complex revenue and expenditure financial activities and/or economic issues, including costs and benefits to the County’s financial condition
- Evaluates and researches exception items and identifies procedures to take corrective action
- Investigates variances, ratios, and other financial metrics and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
- Enters line-item transfers and budget amendments, as needed
- Reviews and submits Commissioner’s Court agenda items
- Assists in the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Audits, codes, and submits invoices, P-card statements, etc.
- Creates, reviews, and posts journal entries
- Assists with year-end procedures
- Assists with audits
- Provides financial assistance to various county departments
- Performs cash drawer, liability account, and bank reconciliations
- Reviews cash flows and interlocal/advanced funding agreements
- Assists with assets and liabilities reconciliations
- Assists with payroll verification and payroll reconciliations
- Provides guidance and assists entry-level accountants
- Develops, allocates, and monitors a budget
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to – Assistant Financial Director
- Direct Reports – No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
- Regular travel between work sites as required
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
- Drug screening: No
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with major coursework in accounting or finance and five (5) years of accounting experience with at least two (2) years in fund accounting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO), or in the process of obtaining
