Sr. Accountant

Overview

Position Description The Sr. Accountant works closely with the Manager, Reconciliation and Staff Accountant to prepare account reconciliations and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis. The role is responsible for supporting a variety of month-end closing activities, such as preparing / proposing journal entries, verifying, analyzing, reconciling, and monitoring daily financial transactions and revenue collections, including interoperability revenues. This role will also support the Manager, Reconciliation with coordinating meetings and preparing documents and requests from other county departments, such as the Harris County Auditor's Office, Office of Management and Budget, etc.

This role will also support with organizing supporting documents requested from external parties, including external auditors, service providers, and consultants.

• Prepares higher risk monthly account reconciliations and deposit certification; posts transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and County policies and procedures.
• Reviews and approves lower risk account and bank reconciliations prepared by staff accountants and accounting clerks.
• Supports a variety of month-end closing activities, such as creating journal entries, verifying, analyzing, and monitoring daily financial transactions and revenue collections.
• Ensures all transactions between the sub-ledger and general ledger are posted accurately.
• Identifies potential system enhancement opportunities and works with the system administrator to implement the approved enhancement.
• Supports management with fulfilling internal and external parties' requests.

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.

Minimum five (5) years' experience in accounting, auditing, and/or finance.

Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of Harris County structures, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of GASB, financial accounting rules, regulations, and standards.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate details and changes as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to reason and solve problems independently.
• Advanced user in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines.

Light Work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Position Type And Typical Hours Work This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.

Work Environment There are no major sources of discomfort. A normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature controls and furnishings is provided.

Reporting Relations Reports To Position:
Manager, Reconciliation

Supervises Positions Accounting Clerk and/or Staff Accountant

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

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.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.