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Washington County · 1 day ago

Assistant County Auditor - Financial Admin

Brenham, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.57/hr - $23.57/hr

2+ years exp

Washington County is seeking an Assistant County Auditor to support financial administration. The role involves monitoring and reconciling funds, assisting with audits, and providing budgetary support while ensuring compliance with state statutes and county policies.

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Responsibilities

Monitor, balance and reconcile specific funds, budgets and accounts for proper presentation of financial statements and general ledger

Review and analyze data entry relating to accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll

Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping system in order to review and approve payroll

Monitor grant administration and financial reporting

Monitor Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture funds and financial reporting for District Attorney and County Sheriff

Develop audit plans and assist with performance of audits and reviews under the direction of the County Auditor

Assist in developing the annual budget, monitor actual revenues and expenditures, and establish and review budget transfers and amendments along with journal entries

Provide budgetary and payroll support and assist County officials with proper accounting procedures and compliance with State statutes, County and grant policies and procedures

Maintain and prepare timely and accurate financial reports, schedules and work papers for Commissioner’s Court, External Auditor, and others as required

Assist County Auditor, along with External Auditor, in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Certification by Government Finance Officers Association

Monitor month and year end closing schedules and monthly reports for accuracy and compliance for all departments

Attend Commissioners’ Court or other meetings in the absence of the County Auditor

Maintain physical inventory of fixed assets for county departments, including detail schedules and Incode fixed asset software program

Assist County departments with inventory at year end

Assist with on-line auction of county inventory

Provides clerical support to the department by data and information system entry, maintenance of files, ledgers and records, updates under supervision, assists with record storage and destruction schedules

Act as liaison to other departments to resolve financial related issues

Travels to other work sites and reviews documentation, offers support, and conducts cash counts

Assist county offices and departments with formal procurement procedures and purchase order processes

Assist with the preparation of bids, RFPs and RFQs

Facilitates internal review and training of the County’s purchasing policy to County Officials and other authorized personnel who may make purchases for the County

Review the County’s purchasing policy and identify procurement processes to be improved or made more efficient

Supports County policy and procedures

Responds to questions and requests of the department, as needed

Related special projects and other duties as assigned

Regular attendance and timeliness is required

Additional job duties as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the department

Qualification

Accounting principlesGovernment accountingAudit standardsExcelOffice SuiteBudgeting techniquesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivationConfidentiality