Accountant II: Grants

Accountant II: Grants

Salary

$73,022.16 - $82,345.22 Annually

Location

Georgetown: 710 Main Street, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03334

Department

County Auditor

Opening Date

06/09/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Assistant Financial Director, responsible for performing highly specialized and complex professional accounting duties in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Position performs duties under minimal supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Develops and recommends financial policies, procedures, and standards
• Enters line-item transfers and budget amendments, as needed
• Reviews and submits Commissioner's Court agenda items
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Audits, codes, and submits invoices, P-card statements, etc.
• Creates, reviews, and posts journal entries
• Assists with year-end procedures
• Assists with audits
• Provides financial assistance to various county departments
• Performs cash drawer, liability account, and bank reconciliations
• Reviews cash flows and interlocal/advanced funding agreements
• Maintains, reviews, reconciles, and updates assets and liabilities
• Generates and posts mass allocation after each payday, payroll verification and reconciliation; verifies wire confirmation amounts to the payroll funding
• Provides guidance and assists entry-level accountants
• Develops, allocates, and monitors a budget
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Grant Assignment

• Reviews contracts and setup projects in subledger system
• Prepares grant reports which include monitoring grant expenditures and revenues as well as ensures compliance with grantor requirements
• Assists various departments to ensure the expenditure purchases are in compliance
• Ensures all grants comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Reviews grant budgets and communicates available funds to various departments
• Prepares grant payroll and reclassifies salaries
• Collaborates with Purchasing on setting up and closing out purchase orders
• Balances and reconciles grant expenditures and revenue to the general ledger
• Books all monthly interest for any grant related accounts
• Reports all grant financials to state or federal agencies on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Assistant Financial Director
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with major coursework in accounting or finance and three (3) years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fund accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CFPO), or in the process of obtaining

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website atwww.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar field with major coursework in accounting or finance and three (3) years of accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and rules, regulations, procedures relevant to grant funding?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience with grant/project accounting, balancing and reconciling the revenue/expenditures to the general ledger accounts and financial reporting system.

05

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history background check, provided by County. I am able to meet this requirement.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record?

• Yes
• No

08

The primary office hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm. However, work outside of the normal office hours may be required. Do you understand, and agree to, this arrangement to support business needs?

• Yes
• No

09

Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?

Required Question

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 512-943-1533

Website https://www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources