Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

About the Auditor's Office

Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation, provides an array of essential services to its community, including public health initiatives, disaster recovery efforts, toll road management, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office plays a vital role in supporting these services by overseeing the financial operations of over 90 departments. Under the leadership of the County Auditor, the office includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions, ensuring integrity and efficiency in the county's fiscal management.

The Financial Accounting Department records the County's financial transactions and provides timely, accurate interim and annual financial reporting. The team works with County departments and external parties on financial information, capital projects, and debt financing, and maintains the County's fixed asset records.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join a team of dedicated professionals who support the County's commitment to transparency, financial stewardship, and accountability. As a Senior Accountant in this high-impact role, you will help prepare key monthly and annual financial reports, including major components of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), that provide critical financial information to County leadership, departments, auditors, and the public stakeholders.

• Competitive Pay: Up to $93,000 annually, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents
• Outstanding retirement program
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks
• Generous Paid Time Off
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  Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• Subsidized Transit/Commute Assistance
• Professional Development
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  Opportunities for growth and skill-building.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
• Corporate Discounts and Memberships

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting plays a critical role in Harris County's monthly and annual financial reporting processes. Under the direction of the Financial Reporting Manager, the Senior Accountant performs advanced governmental accounting duties, ensures compliance with GAAP/GASB standards, and collaborates with internal departments and external auditors to deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial information

This position requires excellent analytical skills, strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a leading role in Harris County's financial reporting process, including:

• Preparing major annual ACFR reports for Harris County, Flood Control, and Toll Road Authority.
• Completing monthly financial reporting submitted to Commissioners Court.
• Coordinating with internal departments and external auditors to gather and verify financial data.
• Supporting additional annual reporting requirements such as Juvenile Board and Community Supervision filings.
• Maintaining highly organized documentation and navigating large volumes of financial reporting files.
• Staying adaptable as accounting standards, processes, and workload evolve-especially during audit season.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, problem‑solving, and working with a team that values collaboration, independence, and excellence.

We're looking for someone who offers:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field with required 24 accredited accounting hours).
• 3–5 years of governmental accounting or relevant public accounting experience with significant governmental exposure.
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