Senior Accountant
Harris CountyPosition Description
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If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Senior Accountant Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant performs a variety of complex professional accounting activities under minimum supervision. Plans and carries out broad assignments with responsibilities for recommending changes in accounting methods and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Process, reconcile and report food, travel, training memberships and certifications.
Review and reconcile general ledger transaction daily, weekly, to ensure monthly and annual financial reports reflect accurate coding and process journal entries were applicable for any corrections.
Reconcile, monitor, and report personnel monthly.
Process, track, and report budget transfers as needed.
Process, track and report inter-departmental chargebacks monthly.
Create, develop, and design financial presentation, policy and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and legislation including Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) rules on accounting practices and principles.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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. Requirements
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Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance
At least five (4) years of accounting experience
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Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance
At least two (2) years of accounting experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Complexity:
Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents.
Moderate analytic ability is required in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents, and in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
Impact of Actions:
Errors in work cause some expense and inconvenience.
Work is typically performed under moderate supervision and within standard operating procedures.
The incumbent functions under general review and at times autonomously, with the supervisor available to answer more difficult questions.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
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Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time
Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.