ACA/Senior Auditor/Payroll Director

Salary: $79,299

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

This position will assist in compliance testing of governmental grants and enterprises; be involved in internal audits and in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report; aid departments in improving financial reporting and other related duties as require; ability to audit branch offices of County government, familiar with budget preparation and revenue projections, audit functions, governmental and fund accounting, and financial oversight for various County projects; under minimum supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervisor for payroll department
• Fiscal oversight for federal and state grants
• Fiscal oversight for Health Insurance Fund
• Responsible for processing financial information to Financial System
• Ensure all payroll reports, payments are processed timely
• Assist in all functions of End of Year Audit for County
• All other duties as assigned

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or closely related field; experience in Federal/State Guidelines for payroll related issues including maintenance, preparation, balancing, internal control, budgeting, and payroll taxes.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Good working knowledge of operating procedures and office administration; excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish; skills in operating computer and basic office equipment; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individual utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, governmental representatives, precinct constituents, outside agencies and the general public; ability to work independent of direct daily supervision, ability to analyze problems and develop solutions, adapt to rapidly fluctuating situations as well as handle multiple simultaneous projects. This s a confidential sensitive position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory experience, 5 years experience in Governmental Accounting. This is a critical staff position in the event of County emergency.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS

External Contacts: General public and/or other agencies.

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with Elected/Appointed Officials, Division/Department Heads, subordinates, and frequent contact with other County Employees. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone, and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

Will have supervisory responsibility over Payroll Staff; will handle confidential information relative to Payroll, and will serve as fiscal oversight of federal and state contracts/awards/grants.

DIFFICULTY

Independent judgment is required for all duties. Coordination with staff for team work; coordinates with peers to meet audit/supervisor decisions and/or goals.

GUIDANCE

Employee maintains a level of independence; must be able to work independently, self disciplined. Employee selects appropriate procedures required to complete work assignments through accounting/auditing procedures.

WORKING CONDITION

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, reaching, twisting and handling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.