Travis County, TX
Salary:
$69,493.17 - $85,000.00 Annually Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
25-10114 Department:
Health & Human Services Opening Date:
07/17/2025 Closing Date:
8/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living.
Travis County HHS is seeking a temporary full-time Special Project Worker - Accountant Lead. This is a full-time position with benefits, anticipated end date for the assignment is December 31, 2026. The Accountant lead is under general direction, performs a wide range of professional accounting and advisory services using standard and specialized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County policies. Work involves preparing detailed financial statements, schedules and reports, completing specialized journal entries, maintaining ledgers, reconciling and verifying accounts, and monitoring revenue and expense accounts. Functions as a lead worker over lower level accounting and other staff and provides technical advice and assistance to staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the third in a series of three professional accounting-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform complex professional financial accounting duties that require the application of standard accounting theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including intermediate to advanced skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills. Incumbents work independently and exercise professional judgment in solving intermediate to advanced technical problems within assigned function. This classification is distinguished from the other accounting job classifications in that incumbents typically lead or supervise staff and make recommendations for accounting systems and policy changes to management. Duties require a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leads or supervises activities of subordinate accounting and/or other staff. Plans, directs, organizes and schedules the activities of an accounting function or accounting functional areas. Assigns work, trains or facilitates training, provides technical expertise and assistance to staff, and provides input into and may evaluate subordinate performance. Reviews the work of assigned staff. Prepares or leads preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, schedules and reports including completion of accounting entries and reconciliation of accounts and statements. Develops non-standard reports and statements, such as detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts, trend analysis and projections. Completes a variety of special accounting studies. Monitors revenue and expenses for assigned accounts. Oversees the completion of journal entries, the maintenance of ledgers and the preparation of cost accounting information. Verifies accounts and reconciles and analyzes entries, transactions, ledgers and reports. Leads the maintenance of filing systems of accounting data, such as canceled checks, bank statements and other documentation. Interprets and analyzes a wide variety of accounting data and financial reports and recommends alternatives and action to be taken. Identifies informational needs of management and leads the revision or refinement of account structures or data accordingly. Participates in developing and implementing a variety of accounting systems and procedures for department. Drafts standard and specialized financial policies and procedures. Assists in budget preparation and maintenance. Monitors compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for assigned accounting area and ensures staff performs duties accordingly. Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls and recommends improvements to reinforce and strengthen controls. Decides proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits. Leads the assistance of department staff and other clients by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems. Provides solutions to problems presented by management and staff, recommends changes to accounting system, methods or procedures, and implements approved changes. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field AND six (6) years of increasingly responsible relevant professional level accounting or financial analysis experience. Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements
: None required.
Preferred: Lead or supervisory experience. Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
:
Knowledge of:
Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial practices. Manual and automated systems relating to assigned function. Modern office practices, procedures and methods. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information. Skill in:
Leading projects and related staff. Problem-solving and decision-making. Entering and reconciling financial data and reporting and monitoring fund and ledger balances. Completing professional financial reports. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
Analyze, calculate, consolidate, reconcile and interpret accounting data and identify errors. Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, accounts and ledgers. Prepare accurate financial statements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid: Dental
Vision
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Dependent Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or a directly related field AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional financial analysis or accounting experience? A master's degree in accounting, Finance or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Please explain 02
Briefly describe your experience with social services procurement. 03
Briefly describe your experience with contract management. 04
Briefly describe your experience with auditing complex agency invoices for contract compliance. 05
Briefly describe your experience with implementing new initiatives and/or managing complex projects. 06
Describe your skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel. Please be specific. 07
How many years of experience do you have in budget analysis?
None less than 3 years 3 to 5 years 6 to 8 years 9 years or more
08
Briefly describe your experience in budget analysis. 09
Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirement you must reside or be willing to relocate to Travis County or the surrounding area.
Yes No
10
Do you understand that this is a Special Project Worker with an end date of December 31st, 2026, with a possibility of renewal?
Yes No
Required Question
$69,493.17 - $85,000.00 Annually Location :
Austin, TX Job Type:
Full Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
25-10114 Department:
Health & Human Services Opening Date:
07/17/2025 Closing Date:
8/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living.
Travis County HHS is seeking a temporary full-time Special Project Worker - Accountant Lead. This is a full-time position with benefits, anticipated end date for the assignment is December 31, 2026. The Accountant lead is under general direction, performs a wide range of professional accounting and advisory services using standard and specialized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County policies. Work involves preparing detailed financial statements, schedules and reports, completing specialized journal entries, maintaining ledgers, reconciling and verifying accounts, and monitoring revenue and expense accounts. Functions as a lead worker over lower level accounting and other staff and provides technical advice and assistance to staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the third in a series of three professional accounting-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform complex professional financial accounting duties that require the application of standard accounting theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including intermediate to advanced skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills. Incumbents work independently and exercise professional judgment in solving intermediate to advanced technical problems within assigned function. This classification is distinguished from the other accounting job classifications in that incumbents typically lead or supervise staff and make recommendations for accounting systems and policy changes to management. Duties require a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leads or supervises activities of subordinate accounting and/or other staff. Plans, directs, organizes and schedules the activities of an accounting function or accounting functional areas. Assigns work, trains or facilitates training, provides technical expertise and assistance to staff, and provides input into and may evaluate subordinate performance. Reviews the work of assigned staff. Prepares or leads preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, schedules and reports including completion of accounting entries and reconciliation of accounts and statements. Develops non-standard reports and statements, such as detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts, trend analysis and projections. Completes a variety of special accounting studies. Monitors revenue and expenses for assigned accounts. Oversees the completion of journal entries, the maintenance of ledgers and the preparation of cost accounting information. Verifies accounts and reconciles and analyzes entries, transactions, ledgers and reports. Leads the maintenance of filing systems of accounting data, such as canceled checks, bank statements and other documentation. Interprets and analyzes a wide variety of accounting data and financial reports and recommends alternatives and action to be taken. Identifies informational needs of management and leads the revision or refinement of account structures or data accordingly. Participates in developing and implementing a variety of accounting systems and procedures for department. Drafts standard and specialized financial policies and procedures. Assists in budget preparation and maintenance. Monitors compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for assigned accounting area and ensures staff performs duties accordingly. Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls and recommends improvements to reinforce and strengthen controls. Decides proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits. Leads the assistance of department staff and other clients by providing procedural/financial information and/or other information and guidance with automated or manual systems. Provides solutions to problems presented by management and staff, recommends changes to accounting system, methods or procedures, and implements approved changes. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field AND six (6) years of increasingly responsible relevant professional level accounting or financial analysis experience. Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements
: None required.
Preferred: Lead or supervisory experience. Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
:
Knowledge of:
Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial practices. Manual and automated systems relating to assigned function. Modern office practices, procedures and methods. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information. Skill in:
Leading projects and related staff. Problem-solving and decision-making. Entering and reconciling financial data and reporting and monitoring fund and ledger balances. Completing professional financial reports. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to:
Analyze, calculate, consolidate, reconcile and interpret accounting data and identify errors. Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, accounts and ledgers. Prepare accurate financial statements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid: Dental
Vision
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Dependent Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis. Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work. 01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or a directly related field AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional financial analysis or accounting experience? A master's degree in accounting, Finance or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Please explain 02
Briefly describe your experience with social services procurement. 03
Briefly describe your experience with contract management. 04
Briefly describe your experience with auditing complex agency invoices for contract compliance. 05
Briefly describe your experience with implementing new initiatives and/or managing complex projects. 06
Describe your skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel. Please be specific. 07
How many years of experience do you have in budget analysis?
None less than 3 years 3 to 5 years 6 to 8 years 9 years or more
08
Briefly describe your experience in budget analysis. 09
Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirement you must reside or be willing to relocate to Travis County or the surrounding area.
Yes No
10
Do you understand that this is a Special Project Worker with an end date of December 31st, 2026, with a possibility of renewal?
Yes No
Required Question