Assistant County Auditor II - 4

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for reviewing purchase orders, payment authorizations, and expenditures to ensure compliance with county policies and procedures. The role involves preparing monthly and periodic financial reports, monitoring disbursements, assisting in grant budget development, and examining fee office revenues. The Assistant County Auditor II will also review departmental authorizations for payroll distribution, examine personnel action forms, and audit contractual arrangements. Additionally, the position is responsible for reviewing and auditing internal control procedures and financial activities of various fee offices, ensuring compliance with state statutes and county policy. The role also includes accounting and reporting for grants and responding to inquiries from department heads, vendors, and external auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Plus two years of accounting or related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
State statutes governing the operations of county offices.
Internal auditing techniques.
Financial management.
Governmental accounting standards.
Budgetary techniques.
Personnel policies and procedures.
Standard office practices.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, representatives of governmental agencies, vendors, and the general public.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Operate standard word processing and spreadsheet software.
Read and interpret standard policies and procedures.
Analyze and interpret data.
Deal with the public.
Mathematical aptitude and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviewing purchase orders, related vendor invoices, and receiving reports, as well as payment authorizations and expenditures.
Monitoring accuracy of expenditures for proper account distribution, documentation, accuracy, and compliance with state statutes and county purchasing policies and procedures.
Reviewing departmental authorization for payroll distribution, related employee timesheets, and departmental control sheets.
Examining personnel action forms and reviewing withholdings for proper authorization.
Auditing contractual arrangements approved by the commissioners' court.
Reviewing internal control procedures practiced by fee offices to ensure compliance with state statutes and county policy.
Performing audits of internal controls for various fee offices, including revenues and expenditures.
Accounting and reporting of grants.
Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of various grant budgets.
Responding to requests and questions from department heads, vendors, and external auditors regarding expenditures.
Reviewing statutory responsibilities for the Auditor’s Office and fee offices, including implementation of changes and compliance.