ASSISTANT AUDITOR (A/P), County Auditor

Summary

Assists with the audit of claims presented for payment through accounts payable and ensures that payments made to vendors comply with bid documents, contracts, county policies, and state statutes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reconciles accounts to general ledger and prepares journal entries.
• Monitors expenditures of specific funds and departments.
• Monitors information from other departments for accurate presentation in financial statements.
• Assists departments with proper accounting procedures and compliance with state statues, County policy and procedures.
• Prepares reports, work papers and schedules for external entities including external auditors.
• Monitors and reconciles selected accounts.
• Analyzes information from departments to detect potential error and problems.
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the department as assigned or required.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience; CPA preferred.
• One (1) full-time year of accounting or auditing work experience.
• Current and valid driver's license required.
• Position must have the ability to collect and analyze financial data and draw logical conclusions.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, grasp/squeeze, hear, keyboard, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, see color, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
  
  

01

Which of the following represents your combination of education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business or higher and One (1) full-time year of accounting or auditing work experience.
• Associate's degree in business or higher and three (3) full-time year of accounting or auditing work experience.
• High School diploma or GED and five (5) full-time year of accounting or auditing work experience.
• None of the above
  
  

02

Are you a CPA? (preferred)

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have a Current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Describe a work experience where you demonstrated your ability to collect and analyze financial data and draw logical conclusions.

• Required Question