ACA | Senior Accountant Manager - Cameron County

ACA | Senior Accountant Manager

Starting Salary:$80,000.00 (D.O.Q)

SECTION I - JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Assists the County Auditor in overseeing the grants division of the Cameron County Auditor's Office. Independently performs financial management duties associated with Federal and State grant funding received by Cameron County. Make recommendations to the County Auditor and 1st Assistant Auditor on grant processes and procedures for County grant financial operations. Requires qualified individual to understand, interpret and follow federal, state and local guidelines and protocols related to governmental accounting and grant funding. Position will be responsible for maintaining financials for projects and grants to include reconciliation to County's financial system, prepare grant billings and reports, prepare financial statements and maintain project budgets for grant compliance. This position is under the direction of the County Auditor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervisor for Grants Division of Auditor's Office
• Fiscal oversight of County's federal and state grant awards
• Ensure compliance with all administrative and financial responsibilities as set forth in the respective grant conditions
• Ensure all grant reports and billings are processed timely and comply with grant funding requirements
• Assist in all functions of County's Year End Financial & Single Audit and Schedule of Federal Awards/Schedule of State Awards
• All other duties as assigned

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field. Preferred 3 - 5 years supervisory experience in accounting, audit and/or preparation of financial statements, preferably with a government entity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Good working knowledge of operating procedures and office administration; excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in operating computer and basic office equipment; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individual utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, governmental representatives, precinct constituents, outside agencies and the general public; ability to work independent of direct daily supervision, ability to analyze problems and develop solutions, adapt to rapidly fluctuating situations as well as handle multiple simultaneous projects.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS

External Contacts: General public and/or other agencies.

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with Elected/Appointed Officials, Division/Department Heads, subordinates, and frequent contact with other County Employees. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone, and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

Will have supervisory responsibility over Grant Staff; will handle confidential information relative to Grants, and will serve as fiscal oversight of federal and state contracts/awards/grants.

DIFFICULTY

Independent judgment is required for all duties. Coordination with staff for team work; coordinates with peers to meet audit/supervisor decisions and/or goals.

GUIDANCE

Employee maintains a level of independence; must be able to work independently, self disciplined. Employee selects appropriate procedures required to complete work assignments through accounting/auditing procedures.

WORKING CONDITION

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, reaching, twisting and handling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.

This is a critical staff position in the event of County emergency.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.