Senior Accountant, Financial Reporitng

Harris County is the 3rd most populous county in the nation, providing numerous services to the community including public health services, disaster recovery, toll roads, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office is led by the County Auditor and includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions which are charged with financial oversight of the more than 90 departments within Harris County. The work of the Harris County Auditor's Office is not only critical and essential but impactful! We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing objective, value-added services to drive the mission of the Office and Harris County. If you want to use your skills and knowledge to protect public interest and enhance the public trust in County government, then consider applying for our Financial Reporting Senior Accountant role!

What We Offer Future Team Members

• Competitive pay; up to $89,000.00 commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs, including a zero-premium medical plan for employees (spouse and dependent coverage available at a cost)
• Outstanding retirement program
• Corporate memberships and discounts
• Hybrid telework
• Family-friendly workplace, including up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (accruals based on length of service) and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Subsidized transit/commute
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Job Overview

· This role serves as a key individual contributor responsible for the preparation and documentation of financial statements and financial information for use by Harris County.

· Assists in the preparation and documentation of the County's annual financial report (ACFR) including detailed review of the statements to the system for accuracy.

· Exercises initiative to explain variances, unusual items, and key business trends.

· Researches accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations regarding the County's accounting policies.

· Interacts with other entities and County departments to compile information for consolidated reporting.

· Interacts with external and internal auditors as needed.

· Prepares special financial and business-related analyses and research.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related field with a minimum of 30 hours of accounting coursework
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or currently on CPA track preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of relevant and progressive financial reporting accounting experience
• Experience in governmental accounting is required.
• Experience with a large, complex accounting system is required.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• PeopleSoft experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to plan and organize workload, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office with an emphasis Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills that will facilitate productive working relationships with internal Harris County departments and management as well as external stakeholders and auditors.
• Keen understanding of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting and Standards Board (GASB) standards.

Nature of Work

• Physical requirements for the position are the ability to sit for extended periods of time and the ability to push/pull, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Hybrid-telework | Monday - Friday | 40 hrs. per week
• May be required to work more than forty hours during the workweek or on weekends when special projects or deadlines need to be met.

The mission of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to be an independent and progressive organization recognized for professionalism in carrying out the County Auditor's statutory duties and responsibilities. The vision of the Harris County Auditor's Office is to create and maintain an environment of sound fiscal management and efficient financial operations at all levels of county government, while providing support to Commissioners Court, County Officials, Department Heads, and the public with the highest level of integrity and financial stewardship.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment also contingent on passing a drug screen.