ACA/ Financial Accountant

Salary:$54,000.00

SECTION I - JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Assists the County Auditor in overseeing the accounting/financial operations of the County. Requires qualified individual to independently exercise advanced accounting knowledge to properly maintain general ledgers for assigned county governmental funds, process journal entries and reconciliations to accounting system. Other duties as assigned. This position is under the direction of the County Auditor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Be involved in financial management and the preparation of financial reporting of assigned county governmental funds. Will aid county departments in improving financial reporting. Familiar with budget preparation as well as governmental accounting standards (GASB). All financial records are required to be compliant with internal control, procurement, audit and reporting standards at all times. Assists County Auditor and 1st Assistant Auditor in the preparation of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Other duties as assigned.

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field; preferred job related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; good working knowledge of general office administration, and ability to communicate effectively; ability to work independent of direct daily supervision; ability to understand state and federal laws, rules and regulations as they apply to County Government; must be able to extract and interpret financial data, develop and follow procedures that comply with laws, regulations, and County objectives; skills in the operation of a personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to adjust rapidly to fluctuating situations, and multiple simultaneous projects; ability to organize work, set priorities, meets critical deadlines, and follows up assignments with minimum direction; ability to work in compliance with departmental policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, governmental representatives, constituents, outside agencies, and the general public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS

Use tact when dealing with Elected/Appointed Officials, Division/Department Heads, County employees, and the public regarding departmental operating issues.

External Contacts: Contact with other governmental agencies, outside organizations, and the general public. Communication is primarily through telephone/ mail.

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with Elected/Appointed Officials, Division/Department Heads, co-workers and other County employees. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone, and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

Job has a critical impact on the Auditor's Department operations and public image. Primary responsibility is to the County Auditor. Job responsibilities include handling of confidential information and/or documents relative to the County and must maintain high ethical standards at all times.

WORKING CONDITION

Working conditions are primarily in an office environment, some limited In-County travel; will be required to follow Inter-departmental Policy and dress code.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.