NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
TRANSIT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNTING OFFICE MANAGER
TX 79901, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$77K/yr - $77K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of the County of El Paso, and they are seeking an Accounting Office Manager to perform a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in supervising and administering accounting services. The role involves managing financial data, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with County policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Supervises, including assigning and reviewing work, training, providing input on performance evaluations, and making recommendations on hiring, terminating, and disciplining personnel
Motivates and works with employee to correct deficiencies
Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate-level staff, the department work plan
Assists with managing the career development and performance of staff assigned
Meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems
Establishes, submits, and initials grant budgets and staffing request; and submit reconciles monthly reports to expenditures and revenues processed and received
Analyzes and interprets financial data, identifies problem areas; recommends actions to solve problems
Performs budget administration, including preparing budget amendments; reviewing and updating budget summaries and synopsis; and printing and reviewing the final copy
Performs audits within the department, and travels to department locations; identifies problem areas and makes written recommendations and oversees actions to solve the problems at hand
Generates financial policies and procedures for the office
Creates manuals for financial procedures and functions within the department
Oversees and maintains contracts for the office, reviews terms and conditions, and submits contracts to County Attorney and Commissioner’s Court for approval
Conducts and keeps inventory of department’s equipment
Coordinates the collection and disposition of inventory requests for the department, validates the requests for accuracy, and prepares department inventory disposition agenda items for Commissioner’s Court approval
Purchases and monitors all purchase order requisitions, including capital projects
Participates in the annual budget
Supervises the collection of cash bags; secures and closes the office
Provides access to cashiers on systems for cashiering; sets up cashiers in computer systems
Logs and monitors commissioner court meetings and any projects that require purchasing or contracts for the assigned department
Ensures the accounting and disbursement to the Treasury of all monies collected from fees and fines from the office
Serves as the acting manager for the other divisions in the department as necessary
Prepares and classifies monies received; balances daily money transactions; prepares bank deposits; Maintains necessary journals for monthly reports; performs maintenance of invoicing, accounts receivable and payable for the department
Prepares monthly reports to internal auditors and the Treasury for all monies collected and disbursed from office
Participates with the internal and external auditors in conducting internal audits and evaluations; Monitors the departments daily, weekly, and monthly balancing; verifies balances to assure accuracy
Advises office on improvements in their balancing and bookkeeping procedures
Manages and maintains ledgers and checkbooks on general accounts and escrow, probate, civil, cash bond, and trust fund accounts
Monitors accounts that categorically need to be escheat to the state
Monitors and coordinates all investments and custodial accounts for minors
Prepares correspondence on returned checks from the public
Prepares the bi-weekly payroll report
Maintains an A/R schedule for charge accounts
Monitors and scans a digital image of a check into a computer, then transmits the image to the bank
Processes, reconciles, and maintains cash bonds sent from the Sheriff’s Department, which includes cutting refund checks to defendants on disposed cash bonds and or processing checks to pay for the bond forfeiture
Prepares monthly and quarterly billings for reimbursements; approves requisitions
Enters financial trends for departments; requests performance measures
Processes reimbursements on contracts; maintains and updates vendor files
Submits weekly check run program, review and distribute check registers and paid claims list
Performs cash reconciliations of receipts and disbursements; researches outstanding balances; makes journal voucher corrections; prepares status reports
Prepares fiscal year end capital projects statements for the annual reporting of the County’s capital projects fund; Performs payroll administration; reviews and approves timecards
May respond to open records requests
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field
Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills
Assists with maintaining and updating department files
Oversees other sections in the department as directed
Reviews reimbursement of fees report for accuracy, and submits to agencies as directed by the law
Reconciles investments, bank accounts, and e-filing revenue generating transactions
Obtains signatures on forms submitted to agencies
Works and resolves problematic areas with internal and external customers
Drafts contract specifications
Monitors the compliance of contract’s negotiated services, restriction and guidelines
Monitors and ensures payment has been made on contracted services
Ensures contracts are renewed, rebid, or extended as required for the department
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting or Finance or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years governmental accounting experience
One (1) year public sector financial system experience
One (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity
Must have or obtain by date of hire Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso
May require Deputy Clerk deputizing
May require AOP certification
In order to access the County's network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date
Knowledge of practices and principles of government accounting
Knowledge of principles and practices of budget administration and/or payroll administration, and/or cashiering
Knowledge of budget preparation, practices and procedures
Knowledge of payroll and accounts receivable
Knowledge of English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Knowledge of techniques for effective interpersonal communications
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products
Skill/Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, rules and regulations
Skill/Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Skill/Ability to complete projects on time and within budget
Skill/Ability to operate personal computer using standard Office operating software and general office equipment
Skill/Ability to make mathematical computations
Skill/Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports, and staff studies
Skill/Ability to schedule, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff
Skill/Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work
Pass a Criminal Background Check
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
Work well with others and participate fully in a team-oriented environment
Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner
Maintain strict confidentiality
Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times
Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence
Benefits
16 holidays per year as recognized.
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service.
15 days of sick leave per year.
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS).
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program.
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost.
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
Company
NEOGOV
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