Junior Accountant – Grants & Reporting

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking an entry-level accountant to support GAAP/GASB-compliant financial operations. The role reports to the Assistant Financial Director and ensures accuracy and completeness of financial information.

Responsibilities include ledger reconciliation, journal entries, grant reporting, contract review, invoicing, and assisting with year-end procedures. A Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and one year of experience are required, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting or finance and one (1) year of basic financial experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems

Responsibilities

• Balances and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounting systems; examines all accounting transactions for accuracy; makes corrections to financial records as necessary.
• Reviews contracts and agreements for budget appropriateness
• Reviews Commissioner’s Court agenda; identifies all project related contracts, work authorizations, change orders, and agreements
• Prepares grant reports, including monitoring grant expenditures and revenues as well as ensures compliance with grantor requirements
• Communicates frequently with county staff and the general public to exchange financial information
• Creates and bills monthly and quarterly invoices; reviews and follows up on past-due invoices
• Prepares journal entries
• Assists with year-end procedures
• Prepares and reviews financial reports
• Assists with reviewing issues regarding project invoices, budgets, contracts, or any other accounting or financial inquiries
• Assists with various county financial related reports, research, and other financial information as needed
• Collaborates with project managers on work authorizations and amendments
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial systems

Job description

Williamson County is seeking an entry-level accountant to support GAAP/GASB-compliant financial operations. The role reports to the Assistant Financial Director and ensures accuracy and completeness of financial information.

Responsibilities include ledger reconciliation, journal entries, grant reporting, contract review, invoicing, and assisting with year-end procedures. A Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and one year of experience are required, with strong MS Office skills.