The County Auditor is a 2-year appointed position which provides vision and leadership in administering all financial activities of the County and is Chief Financial Officer for Juvenile and Adult Probation and the Fiscal Officer of the County. The County Auditor is responsible for ensuring public funds are properly accounted for and expended in strict compliance with Texas laws and statutes.
Essential Responsibilities and Functions:
Manages and oversees the activities and operations of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, budgeting, grants, capital project accounting, fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, risk management, debt management and internal audit functions for the County.
The County Auditor has general oversight of the financial system and records of all county, district, or state officers authorized or required by law to receive or collect money or other property that is intended for the use of the County or that belongs to the County.
The County Auditor works closely with the County Judge and Commissioners Court for preparation of the County's annual budget. Prepares and provides financial forecasts for revenues and expenditures for County budget and assists with process of setting county tax rate. Informs elected officials, departments, and the public on the budget process and prepares budget publication
The County Auditor ensures that all County officials and staff comply with the state and federal laws governing county finances and maintains an effective financial accounting and reporting system to show all the transactions of the County relating to accounts, contracts, assets, indebtedness, and receipts and disbursements.
Serves as the primary contact to outside auditors during state, federal and independent financial audits.
Oversees internal audit services of the County. Conducts periodic reviews of the financial reports of each department in the County which collects or disburses County funds.
Advises Commissioners Court in regard to budget status, bids, grants, purchasing, and other financial matters.
Interviews, hires and ensures proper training of employees for Auditor's Office.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; and of computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems.
Professional knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
Skilled in the use of computers, associated software applications, and sampling techniques.
Must be able to communicate effectively with County officials, staff and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Public or Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance or closely related field.
Minimum three (3) years of experience work experience in the areas of governmental accounting, auditing, and budgeting including supervisory and management experience. Some supervisory level experience with Texas county government preferred.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
County Auditor – Texas Local Government code, Sect. 84.0085; Required to attain 40 hours per term of continuing education relating to auditor duties and accredited by Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
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