Senior Accountant - Government Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

Auditor's Office Harris County, TX; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan

Excellent retirement program

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Transit/commute assistance

Professional development

PSLF qualifying employer

Corporate discounts

Job summary

The Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join a professional team responsible for key monthly and annual financial reporting, including ACFR components. The role collaborates with internal departments and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate financial information and continued transparency.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, 3–5 years of governmental accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 24 accredited accounting hours.
• 3–5 years of governmental or public accounting experience.
• Strong financial statement preparation experience and knowledge of governmental accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with ERP systems; PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage deadlines during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare major annual ACFR reports for Harris County and related entities.
• Complete monthly financial reporting submitted to Commissioners Court.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external auditors to verify financial data.
• Support additional annual reporting such as Juvenile Board and Community Supervision filings.
• Maintain organized documentation of financial reporting files.
• Adapt to evolving accounting standards and workload, especially during audit season.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Accounting hours (24)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Harris County Auditor's Office in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join a professional team responsible for key monthly and annual financial reporting, including ACFR components. The role collaborates with internal departments and external auditors to ensure timely, accurate financial information and continued transparency.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, 3–5 years of governmental accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability