Description
This person performs accounting and reporting tasks for grants and financial assistance to the county, including account analysis, journal entries, and developing financial statements.
Job Responsibilities
Prepares journal entries recording and adjusting financial transactions.
Prepares and tracks correspondence with grantor agencies.
Prepares financial reports for grantor agencies.
Prepares budget adjustments and monitors grant budgets.
Performs transaction analysis of grant activities.
Performs bank reconciliations for grantor banking transactions and statements.
Performs payroll analysis for grantor reports.
Prepares financial analysis requested by grantor agencies and participating departments.
Participates in preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit reports.
Must be able to report regularly for work and be on time.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
College degree in accounting preferred; finance or related major accepted, with accounting as minor.
3+ years’ experience in accounting, government or non-profit accounting preferred but not required.
Knowledge of accounting techniques and analysis.
Understanding of county department operations, organization, accountability and responsibility.
Knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles.
Ability to analyze problems, prepare financial and statistical reports, and communicate clearly.
Proficiency in working with computer programs, including MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.
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Must pass Criminal Background check.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Galveston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ADA requires Galveston County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.
The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
The work is typically performed in an office.
Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4
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