Accountant -County Auditor's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

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About The Position

The Accountant works in the Fort Bend County Auditor's Office, preparing entry-level grant financials in accordance with grant contracts and monitoring or preparing reports and billings for residual accounts, law enforcement agreements, and other County agreements. The position sets up grants and other agreements in the financial system with budgets, monitors revenue reimbursements, and closes agreements when completed, ensuring compliance with agency requirements and supporting the County's funding.

The Accountant analyzes County departments' financial documents, including general ledgers, balance sheets, and budgets; troubleshoots accounting problems; and arranges corrections in subsystems or prepares journal entries as needed. The role also supports audits with outside agencies and auditors, helps prepare annual financial report audits, and prepares accounts-receivable uploads for payment generation and accurate general-ledger recording. Other duties may include working with Internal Audit staff and fee officer departments to maintain transactional data in the financial system. The position participates in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County managers.

The minimum education requirement is a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Five years of job-related experience is required, with three years of accounting or finance experience preferred. A CPA is preferred. Starting pay is $29.09–$36.37 per hour, based on qualifications. The position is full-time; full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, and all full-time and part-time employees are members of TCDRS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Five years of job-related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and other finance-related areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to deal with people effectively and professionally.
• Self-motivated to independently follow through on assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred.
• Three years of accounting or finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entry-level grant financials according to grant contracts.
• Monitor and/or prepare reports or billings for residual accounts, law enforcement agreements, and other County agreements, ensuring compliance with agency requirements.
• Set up grants and other agreements in the financial system with budgets, monitor revenue reimbursements, and close agreements when completed.
• Work with outside agencies and departments on audits when necessary.
• Analyze financial documents, including general ledgers, balance sheets, and budgets, for County departments.
• Troubleshoot accounting problems and arrange corrections in subsystems or prepare journal entries as needed.
• Work with Internal Audit staff and fee officer departments to maintain transactional data in the financial system, as assigned.
• Assist with preparing annual financial report audits and work with outside auditors.
• Prepare accounts-receivable uploads into the accounting system for payment generation and proper general-ledger recording.
• Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees receive a wide range of benefits; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level