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Hidalgo Co.

Accountant I

Hidalgo Co., Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540


Salary:

$40,000.00 Annually

Location :

Edinburg, TX

Job Type:

Grant Full Time

Job Number:

2024-02579

Department:

COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY

Opening Date:

10/21/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

Work Hours::

8:00am - 5:00pm

Status::

External Advertisement

Open Positions::

01

Grade::

N/A

Advertisement details and/or special instructions::

Please submit your resume. The ideal candidate should have experience working with a variety of ledgers and journals, including analyzing and balancing accounts, reviewing balance sheets, revenue and expense ledgers, and financial statements for any unusual fluctuations, and resolving discrepancies. Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in reconciling accounts and preparing appropriate journal entries.

General Description

Under supervision, performs government accounting and fiscal analysis in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and verification of the County's fiscal and accounting record; analyzes and reconciles accounts; prepares journal entries and financial statements; and performs related work as acquired.

Examples of Work Performed

Maintain a variety of ledgers and journals by analyzing and balancing accounts, reviewing balance sheets, revenue and expenditure/expense ledgers, and financial statements for unusual fluctuations, and resolving discrepancies.

Prepare annual and interim financial statements and reports for assigned funds.

Analyze and reconcile accounts and prepare appropriate journal entries.

Review fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds to different accounts.

Reconcile and analyze grants and record related receivables and deferrals.

Provide budget information to County departments on a timely basis.

Complete year-end schedules, notes, and other items related to the annual audit.

Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Accounting.

Experience in governmental accounting.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in the use of personal computer and related office equipment.

Skill in the use of standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).

Skill in the use of 10-key calculator by touch.

Ability to review work for accuracy, to accurately perform detailed numerical work, to make arithmetical computations, and to prepare financial and accounting records.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Accounting?

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Do you have experience in governmental accounting?

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