Location: Waco,TX, USA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, performs a wide range of professional auditing and advisory services using standard and specialized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County policies. Work involves preparing detailed financial statements, schedules and reports, reconciling and verifying accounts, and monitoring internal controls. Interprets and analyzes a wide variety of accounting data and financial reports and recommends action.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Classifies, records, and summarizes numerical and financial data in order to compile and keep financial records, using journals or ledgers
* Establishes and maintains a variety of accounts, including posting receipts, disbursements and other accounting transactions to appropriate ledgers or journals
* Answers inquiries from external auditors
* May respond to all reporting, audit, and documentation requests made by grant funding agencies
* May be responsible for collaborating with County employees and outside agencies to collect relevant data and ensure objectives of grants are met
* Assist in the preparation of the annual Single Audit
* Responsible for State and Federal financial reporting related to grant funding
* Review and control grant budgets as well as monitor grant compliance
* May Ensure adherence to County payroll policies and procedures as well as Federal regulations related to payroll
* May be assigned special projects and other duties as required by researching, collecting, and analyzing data of a financial and/or statistical nature
* May assist in responding to inquiries from external auditors as well as open records requests.
* Regular attendance and timeliness are required
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.EDUCATION:
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting
SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required:
* At least 6 months of auditing, accounting, accounts payable, or related experience
* Proficient knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, interest, decimals and percentages
* General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook
* Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting principles, maintenance of fiscal and accounting records
* General skill in operating standard office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, photocopiers, fax machines, scanning equipment and multi-line telephones
* Possess excellent communication skills in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
* Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and County employees in person and by telephone
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, especially the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
Preferred:
* Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), banking practices and procedures
* Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting principles, maintenance of fiscal and accounting records
DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.All Employees
oMust be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
oMust have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
oMust be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines; the employee must frequently change tasks, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and work closely with others as part of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
* Frequent sitting, standing, bending and walking
* Includes a small amount of light-lifting (30-40 lbs.) and carrying up light loads for distances of up to 120 ft.
* Continuous reading and communicating both on the telephone and in person
* Continuous use of the computer and keyboard
HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This position works 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday but may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility.