SUMMARY: On a monthly basis, reviews departmental revenue reports. Ensure revenues are recorded, in a timely manner, properly so that reliable financial and statistical reports can be prepared, and accountability of assets is maintained. Prepares quarterly state court cost report.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Supervisor, Internal Audit

Other: Works closely with other county employees, supervisors, and department heads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Responsible for having knowledge of the revenues and the laws under which it is collected. Keeps informed of legislative, county wide, and departmental office changes.

Ensure reporting compliance with Local Government Code (LGC) for reporting revenues collected to Commissioners Court as required by Local Government Code Chapter 114 (including but not limited to 114.023, 114.024, & 114.025).

Maintains the monthly revenue report forms and remittance forms for departments (cost centers) that collect revenues within Nueces County, as approved by Supervisor and County Auditor, to keep current with changes to chart of accounts, new legislation, and/or other events.

Prepares bank reconciliations. Prepares and/or reviews the monthly proof of cash for each department (cost center).

Prepares the journal entries for posting revenues after reviewing monthly revenue reports and reconciling advance remittances to the ledgers.

Responsible for ensuring that internal audit and County Auditor are immediately informed of unaccounted for variances, losses, shortages, or thefts of funds or property, and repetitive mistakes.

Approves the quarterly state comptroller’s report, prepared by Treasury department for payment by wire transfers.

Performs special research projects and reports, as requested by County Auditor.

Instructs and guides departmental personnel on complex accounting problems and procedures.

Assists with preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), as needed.

Assists with the preparation of estimated actuals for revenue projections for the budget.

Assists in the preparation of the budget workshop notebook, proposed budget book, and adopted budget book, as needed.

Participates in divisional staff meetings and departmental staff meetings.

Works in close collaboration with Internal Audit and may assist with audits, on an as needed basis.

Auditor's Office Team members are required to cross-train with other positions, at the discretion of Management. The Revenue Accountant will serve as back up for the Accounts Receivable/Veterans Cemetery Accountant and Revenue and Cash Manager.

Assist on other duties, as required. All County Auditor Employees:

Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community.
Must have the ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and community at large.
Must be approachable and ready to assist fellow employees and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Finance, or related field, plus two years of experience in accounting/auditing, or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles relating to single and double entry accounting systems and financial reports. Ability to gather and analyze complex information and to formulate concise understandable reports. Thorough understanding of accounting processes ability to operate calculator, word processor, spreadsheet, data base, PowerPoint, and/or other computer software. Ability to perform accurate work under time constraints and pressure. Ability to utilize computer for analysis and development of historical trends, informational reports and forecasts. Ability to effectively complete work assignments in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and exercise independent judgement. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials and with the public.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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