Chief Principal Accountant, G120, County Treasurer's Office

Job Summary

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***This position is open to Webb County Employees only.***

This position ensures financial integrity, strategic oversight, and regulatory compliance.

This job is performed independently, with limited supervision, and major activities are reported through periodic meetings.

Major Duties

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• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors work in progress; inspects completed assignments; answers questions; and provides advice and direction as needed.
• Reconciles the general operating account.
• Supervises the reconciliation and entry to ensure accuracy on all investment reports.
• Analyzes the investment portfolio, including trends, forecasts, and accurate recording.
• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes daily financial information, appropriates daily collections for the county revenue, and ensures fund availability to meet cash flow needs.
• Monitors county bank accounts for fraud; invests and cashes out county funds as necessary.
• Collects all information needed for bank reconciliation.
• Downloads and reviews bank transactions daily to ensure accuracy.
• Reviews journal entries as needed for bank reconciliations, bank transfers, hot checks, and deposits received.
• Prepares cross-fund reports.
• Prepares month-end and quarterly reports.
• Sets up retirees’ collections and sends files to the bank.
• Reviews Treasurer’s monthly report for accuracy.
• Gathers requested information for sales tax and mixed beverage.
• Reviews and generates monthly reports as needed.
• Provides information to independent auditors as requested.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Four years of accounting, finance, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Information

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Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or a Texas Identification Card.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• If applicable, this position may be covered by the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and, therefore, may be subject to those rules and regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.
• Webb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• If applicable, this position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
• For positions funded in whole or in part through a grant award, employment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and compliance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable grant agreement. Compensation, benefits, and leave accruals, including vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave, may be subject to grant-specific requirements, to the extent permitted by applicable law and County policy.

The reduction, expiration, or termination of grant funding may result in the modification or elimination of a grant-funded position.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave

+ Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees

**Available to Permanent Part-Time employees