Accountant III

JOB The Accountant III position is responsible for performing complex accounting transactions to analyze, research and review financial information and prepare financial reports. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Perform and oversee audits that are highly complex in nature or large in scale.Examines and analyzes internal control structures and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal regulations.Oversee and/or prepares monthly and annual operating statements, financial statements, vouchers, and reports.Develops, coordinates or produces complex reports for monitoring and reporting financial informationResearches and identifies sources of external funds and creates or develops proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.Research and reconciles discrepancies in account, appropriation balances, and reports findings.Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances.Classifies, codes, posts and balance financial and accounting documents.Audits accounting and financial documents and reports for accuracy and compliance with local policies and state and federal statute.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe Accountant III is responsible for the supervision of employees. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or job-related field of study.Experience in governmental accounting preferredLicenses and Certifications Must have a valid Texas Driver License.Physical Demands and Work Environment Daily sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, pulling, reaching and lifting of items weighing 40 pounds or more, in an office environment.TravelThe Accountant III will commute to offices outside of assigned location to perform various audit duties.