Accountant II: CAMPO

Williamson County, Texas

Georgetown, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73,022.16–$74,482.60 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable, Agriculture, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Support, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Computer Workstations, Contract Review, Cost Estimates, Cost Reporting, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Fund Accounting, Fund Reporting, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Health Plan, Human Resources, Journal Entries, Microsoft Office, Oracle, People Management, Psychology, Public Finance, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reimbursement, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Testing
LOCATION
Georgetown, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Accountant II: CAMPO

Salary

$73,022.16 - $74,482.60 Annually

Location

Georgetown: 710 Main Street, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03336

Department

County Auditor

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Assistant Financial Director, responsible for performing highly specialized and complex professional accounting duties in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Position performs duties under minimal supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

  • Develops and recommends financial policies, procedures, and standards
  • Enters line-item transfers and budget amendments, as needed
  • Reviews and submits Commissioner's Court agenda items
  • Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Audits, codes, and submits invoices, P-card statements, etc.
  • Creates, reviews, and posts journal entries
  • Assists with year-end procedures
  • Assists with audits
  • Provides financial assistance to various county departments
  • Performs cash drawer, liability account, and bank reconciliations
  • Reviews cash flows and interlocal/advanced funding agreements
  • Maintains, reviews, reconciles, and updates assets and liabilities
  • Generates and posts mass allocation after each payday, payroll verification and reconciliation; verifies wire confirmation amounts to the payroll funding
  • Provides guidance and assists entry-level accountants
  • Develops, allocates, and monitors a budget
  • Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
  • Performs special duties as assigned

Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Assignment

  • Provides fiscal agent services to CAMPO; bills for services
  • Enters and reconciles Parks activity to the subledger accounting system
  • Assists with FEMA/State reimbursement claims
  • Tracks CAMPO local funds received and reimbursements
  • Reviews contracts and setup projects in subledger system
  • Prepares and reconciles monthly project expenditures/revenue
  • Tracks/keeps record of county leases
  • Calculates and prepares cost estimate report; prepares budget
  • Calculates and prepares accounts receivables and deferred revenue
  • Prepares annual budget, expenditures, and cost-share fund reports for Texas Agriculture Extension

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports directly to - Assistant Financial Director
  • Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

  • Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
  • Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

  • Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
  • May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with major coursework in accounting or finance and three (3) years of accounting experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

  • Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fund accounting experience
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO), or in the process of obtaining

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

  • Criminal background check: Yes
  • Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
  • Drug screening: No
  • Physical exam: No
  • Psychological exam: No
  • Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with major coursework in accounting or finance and three (3) years of accounting experience?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have working knowledge Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history background check, provided by County. I am able to meet this requirement.

  • Yes
  • No

05

This position requires a driving records check as part of the selection process. In order to be considered for this position, your driving record may not include any of the following conditions during the last 36-months. Any driving convictions involving: • Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; • Refusing to submit to a test to determine alcohol or controlled substance concentration • Leaving scene of crash • Vehicular manslaughter/homicide • Using vehicle to commit a felony; • Losing your license or driving while license is suspended; • Two or more reckless driving violations, negligent crash or violation with a pedestrian; • Three or more violations while operating a motor vehicle

  • I attest that my driving record does not meet or exceed the number of violations and/or offenses listed above, and I am eligible to be considered for this position. I am able to provide a copy of my driving record at the time of interview.
  • I AM NOT ELIGIBLE to be considered for this position. My driving record meets or exceeds the number of violations and/or offenses listed above.

06

Describe your knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to governmental financial accounting and budgeting.

07

A preferred qualification is possessing a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO) certification, or in the process of obtaining one. Do you possess either of these credentials?

  • Yes
  • No

08

A preferred qualification is for an applicant to have fund accounting experience. Do you possess this experience?

  • Yes
  • No

09

A preferred qualification is prior experience with Oracle or WorkDay. Do you possess experience with either of these ERP software(s)?

  • Yes
  • No

10

The primary office hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm. However, work outside of the normal office hours may be required. Do you understand, and agree to, this arrangement to support business needs?

  • Yes
  • No

11

Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?

Required Question

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 512-943-1533

Website https://www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources

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