Accountant II at The County of Hidalgo

Job Title

Employee performs routine accounting work.

Job Description

Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing financial statements, records, documents, or reports. Employee may specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, or bond servicing. Employee works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may train others.

Examples Of Work Performed

Prepares financial statements with schedules and exhibits. Prepares special reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items. Prepares and posts various vouchers and audits them for accuracy. Audits accounting or control records for accuracy and conformance to established standards and procedures. Researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings. Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. Provides technical assistance to staff in handling accounting transactions. May serve as a consultant on accounting matters to administrative, supervisory, or technical staff, and assists agency administrators in applying financial data to the resolution of administrative or operating problems. May work with state and federal grants. May monitor clerical work in progress and audit completed work for accuracy. May train others. Performs related work as assigned.

Education And Experience

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelors in Business Administration preferably in Accounting or Finance, with nine (9) hours in accounting. Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education. One (1) year of experience in governmental or commercial accounting. Certificate, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems. Ability to supervise the work of others. Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory. Ability to work accurately with numerical detail. Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data. Ability to train others. Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and 10-key calculator. Knowledge in Uniform Grants Management Standards (UGMS) preferably.