Accountant - County Auditor's Office

***** IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS *****

In addition to applying on indeed.com applicants must submit the following documents by mail or email to the Nacogdoches County Human Resources Department:

1. Completed and signed Nacogdoches County Employment Application.

available at: https://www.nacogdochesco.gov/167/Public-Notices

2. Resume with Professional References

3. Copy of College Transcripts

Send application and attached documents to:

Nacogdoches County

Human Resources Department

101 W Main St, #161

Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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Assistant Auditor II - Program Administration / Grant Accountant

General Description:

Under the direction of the County Auditor this position is responsible for performing accounting functions and program administration duties for the county. Acts as point of contact for Auditor’s Office on interoffice programs and administers special capital projects and risk management services. Provides financial management and reporting for grants and contracts.

Performs capital asset accounting and assists with the preparation of financial statements, budgets and expenditure projections. Maintains purchase, salvage and surplus inventory schedules. Assists with audits of assigned projects and departments.

Maintains property and liability insurance coverages and manages claims. Performs additional duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain both confidentiality and high ethical standards
• Knowledge of accounting principles and capital asset accounting
• Knowledge and ability to extract and interpret financial data
• Knowledge of property and liability insurance, risks and claims
• Ability to research, understand and apply the Texas Local Government Code and other laws, regulations, and contracts related to county government
• Ability to write policies and procedures that comply with laws, regulations, and county objectives
• Ability to assess risk and develop audit plans accordingly
• Ability to multi-task and meet weekly, quarterly & annual deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to positively interact with county departments, other agencies and the public
• Ability to earn certificates offered by FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties independently
• Strong skill in using MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat and financial software
• Skill in using computers and standard office equipment

Pay: $51,322.00 - $58,857.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nacogdoches, TX 75961 (Required)

Work Location: In person