Williamson County, TX
Senior Accountant
Williamson County, TX, Georgetown, Texas, United States, 78628
Salary:
$2,545.09 - $3,396.87 Biweekly
Location :
Georgetown: 710 Main Street, TX
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
14.02729
Department:
County Auditor
Opening Date:
08/02/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
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 standardsWorks directly with leadership to re-evaluate processes, procedures, and workloads within the groupAssists 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 statementsAnalyzes complex revenue and expenditure financial activities and/or economic issues, including costs and benefits to the County's financial conditionEvaluates and researches exception items and identifies procedures to take corrective actionInvestigates variances, ratios, and other financial metrics and reconcile assigned general ledger accountsEnters line-item transfers and budget amendments, as neededReviews and submits Commissioner's Court agenda itemsAssists in the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportsAudits, codes, and submits invoices, P-card statements, etc.Creates, reviews, and posts journal entriesAssists with year-end proceduresAssists with auditsProvides financial assistance to various county departmentsPerforms cash drawer, liability account, and bank reconciliationsReviews cash flows and interlocal/advanced funding agreementsAssists with assets and liabilities reconciliationsAssists with payroll verification and payroll reconciliationsProvides guidance and assists entry-level accountantsDevelops, allocates, and monitors a budgetAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to - Assistant Financial DirectorDirect Reports - NoPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as requiredIRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyThe 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with major coursework in accounting or finance and five (5) years of accounting experience with at least two (2) years in fund accountingWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systemsLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver's licensePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO), or in the process of obtainingEMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: 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
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.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-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 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with major coursework in accounting or finance and five (5) years of accounting experience with at least two (2) years in fund accounting?
YesNo
02
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems?
YesNo
03
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
YesNo
04
Do you hold a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certification or like certification? Please select the certifications you hold.
Certified Government Auditing ProfessionalCertified Internal AuditorCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Public AccountantNone
05
Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?
Required Question
$2,545.09 - $3,396.87 Biweekly
Location :
Georgetown: 710 Main Street, TX
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
14.02729
Department:
County Auditor
Opening Date:
08/02/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
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 standardsWorks directly with leadership to re-evaluate processes, procedures, and workloads within the groupAssists 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 statementsAnalyzes complex revenue and expenditure financial activities and/or economic issues, including costs and benefits to the County's financial conditionEvaluates and researches exception items and identifies procedures to take corrective actionInvestigates variances, ratios, and other financial metrics and reconcile assigned general ledger accountsEnters line-item transfers and budget amendments, as neededReviews and submits Commissioner's Court agenda itemsAssists in the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportsAudits, codes, and submits invoices, P-card statements, etc.Creates, reviews, and posts journal entriesAssists with year-end proceduresAssists with auditsProvides financial assistance to various county departmentsPerforms cash drawer, liability account, and bank reconciliationsReviews cash flows and interlocal/advanced funding agreementsAssists with assets and liabilities reconciliationsAssists with payroll verification and payroll reconciliationsProvides guidance and assists entry-level accountantsDevelops, allocates, and monitors a budgetAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to - Assistant Financial DirectorDirect Reports - NoPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as requiredIRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyThe 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with major coursework in accounting or finance and five (5) years of accounting experience with at least two (2) years in fund accountingWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systemsLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver's licensePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO), or in the process of obtainingEMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: 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
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.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-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 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with major coursework in accounting or finance and five (5) years of accounting experience with at least two (2) years in fund accounting?
YesNo
02
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems?
YesNo
03
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
YesNo
04
Do you hold a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Certification or like certification? Please select the certifications you hold.
Certified Government Auditing ProfessionalCertified Internal AuditorCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Public AccountantNone
05
Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?
Required Question