Senior Accountant (Budget);County Judge's Office

GENERAL SUMMARY The Senior Accountant performs complex accounting tasks for general ledger maintenance in all areas of the county, with a focus on grants; and performs tasks needed for grant funding, reporting and administration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Perform general ledger maintenance, which includes analyzing accounts in preparation for year-end closing and discussing findings with department heads of related accounts. Prepare and record journal entries allocated by fund and department for month, quarter and year end reporting. Manage facets of county grants, which include budget set up and transfers, accounting, reporting and coordinating with county grant administrators. Maintains and prepares timely and accurate financial reports. Accumulates requested documents and information for outside auditors. Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocols, OSHA standards, and wear personal protective gear if required. Train accounting and other staff. Guide other accounting staff within the division regarding accounting procedures and practices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor''s degree in accounting, with 3 to 5 years related experience. CPA or CGFM certification preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES Understanding of fund accounting and requirements for the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Working knowledge in accounting and generally accepted accounting principles Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to analyze, plan and organize with attention to detail and complete work in a timely manner Interpersonal skills and ability to teach others the effects of accounting actions Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word Understanding of grant requirements Work independently Exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job Compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness Adapt to changes in work situations and priorities Reason/analyze; use logic to identify and resolve problems Evaluate, organize, and summarize data and information Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position typically requires keyboarding, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. The work involves sitting most of the time. Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Description Addendum County Judge's Office: Senior Accountant (Budget) County Judge's Office This addendum supplements the Senior Accountant job description for the budget assignment. Under the general direction of the County Judge, the employee exercises independent judgment in expenditure budgeting, analysis, forecasting, and financial planning, primarily for the General Fund, while supporting the Judge''s statutory budget role. The employee will coordinate with department heads and elected officials, offering support, training, and data entry/verification as needed. Assignment-Specific Duties Annual budget and compliance. Coordinates the budget calendar, instructions, departmental requests, and proposed and adopted County Budget Book. Coordinates required notices, hearings, filings, and publication with responsible offices and verifies timely completion for statutory compliance. Committee and departmental review. Serves on the County Budget Committee, keeps meeting notes, and enters budget data. Meets with elected officials and department heads; evaluates requests using expenditure history, staffing, workload, projected needs, and County priorities; develops recommendations and alternatives. Year-round monitoring. Analyzes General Fund expenditures, commitments, and budget-to-actual results; updates year-end expenditure forecasts; identifies significant variances and recommends action. Personnel and fiscal-impact analysis. Develops staffing and compensation estimates with Personnel and the Auditor''s Office, accounting for salaries, benefits, vacancies, overtime, and hiring dates. Evaluates fiscal impacts of contracts, equipment, facilities, programs, and policies; documents initial and ongoing costs, funding implications, assumptions, uncertainties, and alternatives. Multiyear planning. Maintains expenditure forecasts using Auditor-provided revenue projections and financial information. Evaluates affordability, fund-balance effects, alternative scenarios, and other-fund commitments affecting the General Fund. Transfers and amendments. Evaluates requests, identifies recurring issues, and performs assigned ERP workflow approvals in Oracle NetSuite for Government. Coordinates processing before and after Commissioners Court meetings, performs data entry as needed, and verifies Court-approved changes in budget reports. ERP approval does not replace required Court action. Reporting and recommendations. Extracts and analyzes data from authorized financial sources; distinguishes appropriations from forecasts. Presents findings to the County Judge and, as assigned, Commissioners Court; proactively brings significant financial issues and recommendations to the County Judge. Process improvement and support. Evaluates, improves, and documents procedures and reporting to reduce clerical processing and duplicate entry. Coordinates with support staff and provides budget-process training and backup to other County offices and departments. Research and records. Researches budget requirements and practices; recommends policy and procedural improvements. Maintains supporting records, documents assumptions, and protects confidential information. Start date for this position is December 1, 2026