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Dallas County · 1 day ago

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR.COUNTY CLERK-ACCTING

County Clerk's, Dallas, TX, 75202, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$6,356.66/mo - $7,934.91/mo

3+ years exp

Dallas County is responsible for overseeing financial matters within the department, and they are seeking a Financial Administrator to manage budgeting, cash management, and general accounting functions. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations and supervising financial operations related to grants and escrow funds.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the development and implementation of budgets, which fully support the department’s ongoing financial requirements as well as operational goals and objectives for its grant, non-grant, and contractual activities

Assures evaluation of each purchase requisition and purchase order for completeness and compliance with all requirements; assures coordination with vendors and the Purchasing Department to expedite orders and resolve delivery errors in quantity, quality or size in order to assure that correct purchased items are received in proper condition and that all critical items are available in acceptable quantities to support county and grant operations

Assures the timely and accurate preparation of invoices, accounting for receivables and reconciliation of deposits received such as forfeitures, hot checks, and federal assets. Works extensively with the entire department’s Escrow Funds in maintaining proper controls and records

Plans, develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of financial and operational controls, which meets County Auditor standards and safeguards County and grant assets

Communicates with funding agencies regarding grant issues, attends meetings, and takes part in training sessions pertaining to grant areas when needed. Consults with both the County Auditor’s Office and Budget Office on any matters concerning grants awarded to Dallas County for use by the department

Assures the monthly preparation of accurate financial reports, controls monthly operating expenditure analysis for each section within the department, including both grants and escrow funds; and makes financial and operational recommendations to executive staff, which support sound management of ongoing operations

Assures funds for seminars are available and that all paperwork is completed and authorized by proper authority prior to such travel. Assures that all necessary reservations are made for tuition, travel, lodging, and other usual expenses. Directs auditing of travel expenses to assure the proper use of County and escrow funds

Coordinates and participates in the identification, analysis, evaluation, recommendation, and application for various grant-funded programs, as well as assures timely and accurate evaluation and reporting of actual performance to grant requirements

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

General accountingCapital budgetingOperational budgetingAccounts payableAccounts receivablePurchasing administrationAuditingCommunication skillsMBACPAComputer skillsEffective relationships

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, or in a job related field of study

Three (3) years of professional work related experience

Knowledge of general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable

Knowledge of capital and operational budgeting and control

Knowledge of purchasing and control administration

Knowledge of auditing

Communication ability with individuals, in writing, in group presentations and on the telephone

Establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with the Auditor's Office, Budget Department, and Purchasing Department

Knowledge and skill in the use of computers and calculator

Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment

Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting. Long hours may be required during budget and other periods of high-intensity activities