Accountant -County Auditor's Office

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking an entry-level grant financials specialist to prepare grant financials and monitor reports for residual accounts and agreements, ensuring compliance to maximize funding.

This role sets up grants in the financial system, monitors reimbursements, and supports audits with outside agencies while analyzing the general ledger and budgets for county departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Five years of job related experience; three years accounting/finance preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated to follow through independently on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entry level grant financials and monitor reports for residual accounts, law enforcement agreements, and other county contracts.
• Set up grant or other agreements in financial system with budget; monitor revenue reimbursements and close out when completed.
• Work with outside agencies and departments on audits when necessary.
• Analyze financial documents (general ledger, balance sheet, budget) for county departments.
• Troubleshoot accounting problems and post journal entries to correct issues.
• Assist with maintaining transactional data in financial system with Internal Audit staff.
• Assist with preparing annual financial report audits with outside auditors.
• Prepare accounts receivable upload into accounting system for proper GL recording.
• Participate in emergency management activities during local disasters as directed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the \"quality of life\" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Prepare entry level grant financials according to grant contract. Monitor and or prepare reports or billings for residual accounts, law enforcement agreements, and other agreements entered into by the County, by ensuring compliance with agency requirements in order to continue maximizing funding for the county.
• Setup grant or other agreements in financial system along with budget, monitor revenue reimbursements, and close out agreement when completed.
• Works with outside agencies and departments on audits when necessary.
• Analyze financial documents such as general ledger, balance sheet, budget, etc. for the County Departments.
• Troubleshoot accounting problems and have corrections made in subsystems or create journal entries to correct the issue if needed.
• Other duties as assigned which can include, working with Internal Audit staff and fee officer departments to maintain transactional data in financial system.
• Assist with preparing various annual financial report audits, working with outside auditors.
• Prepare accounts receivable upload into accounting system for generation of payment and proper recording in the general ledger.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Mininum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred.
• Five years of job related experience, three years accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and other finance-related areas.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and organizational skills. The ability to deal with people effectively and professionally.
• Self-motivated to follow through independently on assigned projects.
• CPA Preferred.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $29.09 - $36.37 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.