Chief Principal Accountant, G120, County Treasurer's Office

Webb County (TX); Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb County in Texas seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage financial integrity and regulatory compliance. The role oversees staff, reviews reconciliations, analyzes investments, and prepares month‑end and quarterly reports to support county operations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field and at least four years of accounting experience, with demonstrated leadership and governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration or related field.
• At least four years of accounting/finance experience or equivalent.
• Experience supervising staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff, handles employee concerns, directs work, and conducts performance appraisals.
• Coordinates work, assigns schedules, maintains standards, and provides direction as needed.
• Reconciles the general operating account and supervises investment reporting reconciliations.
• Analyzes investment portfolios, tracks trends, and records forecasts accurately.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly financial reports and cross‑fund reports.
• Gathers information for sales tax and beverage tax reporting and assists auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or a related discipline

Job description

***This position is open to Webb County Employees only.***

This position ensures financial integrity, strategic oversight, and regulatory compliance.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors work in progress; inspects completed assignments; answers questions; and provides advice and direction as needed.
• Reconciles the general operating account.
• Supervises the reconciliation and entry to ensure accuracy on all investment reports.
• Analyzes the investment portfolio, including trends, forecasts, and accurate recording.
• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes daily financial information, appropriates daily collections for the county revenue, and ensures fund availability to meet cash flow needs.
• Monitors county bank accounts for fraud; invests and cashes out county funds as necessary.
• Collects all information needed for bank reconciliation.
• Downloads and reviews bank transactions daily to ensure accuracy.
• Reviews journal entries as needed for bank reconciliations, bank transfers, hot checks, and deposits received.
• Prepares cross-fund reports.
• Prepares month-end and quarterly reports.
• Sets up retirees' collections and sends files to the bank.
• Reviews Treasurer’s monthly report for accuracy.
• Gathers requested information for sales tax and mixed beverage.
• Reviews and generates monthly reports as needed.
• Provides information to independent auditors as requested.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Four years of accounting, finance, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or a Texas Identification Card.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• If applicable, this position may be covered by the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and, therefore, may be subject to those rules and regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.
• Webb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• If applicable, this position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this city.
• For positions funded in whole or in part through a grant award, employment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and compliance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable grant agreement. Compensation, benefits, and leave accruals, including vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave, may be subject to grant-specific requirements, to the extent permitted by applicable law and County policy. The reduction, expiration, or termination of grant funding may result in the modification or elimination of a grant‑funded position.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.