Salary: $45,168.00 AnnuallyLocation : Edinburg, TXJob Type: Regular Full TimeJob Number: 2024-02555Department: TAX OFFICEOpening Date: 10/04/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWork Hours:: 8AM - 5PMStatus:: External AdvertisementOpen Positions:: 02Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Tax office as assigned. Please attach resume with application. Minimum of 40 WPM.Grade:: 10General DescriptionEmployee performs routine accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing financial statements, records, documents, or reports. Employee may specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, or bond servicing. Employee works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may train others.Examples of Work PerformedPrepares financial statements with schedules and exhibitsPrepares special reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget itemsPrepares and posts various vouchers and audits them for accuracyAudits accounting or control records for accuracy and conformance to established standards and proceduresResearches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying proceduresProvides technical assistance to staff in handling accounting transactions May serve as a consultant on accounting matters to administrative, supervisory, or technical staff, and assists agency administrators in applying financial data to the resolution of administrative or operating problemsMay work with state and federal grantsMay monitor clerical work in progress and audit completed work for accuracy May train othersPerforms related work as assigned Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance. Experience in accounting preferred.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 AbilitiesKnowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systemsAbility to supervise the work of othersAbility to interpret and apply accounting theoryAbility to work accurately with numerical detailAbility to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting dataAbility to train othersKnowledge in MS Word, Excel and 10-key calculatorKnowledge in grant management and appropriate grant management systems and standards The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here01 Did you graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in accounting or finance?
02 Do you have experience in accounting?
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