Chief Assistant Auditor - Auditor

Job Description:

Chief Assistant Auditor - Auditor

Description

Description

The Chief Assistant Auditor performs supervisory and responsible professional accounting work in managing internal auditors and accounts payable personnel. This position performs auditing and accounting projects such as producing custom reports and assisting in preparation of the County's annual financial statement. This position also works with outside departments on implementing procedures to safeguard county assets.

Examples of Duties

Supervises and advises Internal Auditors; assists with projects being conducted by Internal Auditors as necessary.

Assists in preparation of the county budget.

Oversees grant accounting and financial reporting; distributing information to employees and departments as necessary.

Manages and supervises capital project accounting, budgeting, and legal compliance within the department and other county departments.

Oversees auditing of court costs and fee reporting, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Maintains and manages road bond projects as necessary.

Reconciles Chapter 59 Funds and maintains related documents and records; performs JP consolidated bank reconciliations as necessary.

Assists with preparation of the year-end financial statement.

Provides budget estimates expense and revenue estimates as necessary.

Performs fiscal year end cash reconciliation.

Provides financial analysis as requested by department heads, elected officials, and other County personnel, as requested.

Coordinates and participates in complex financial reviews of organizational and functional activities of County departments and programs to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls over those activities and adherence to established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in program planning, accounting, custodial, and control activities.

Serves as liaison between County and outside auditors during annual audit.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field and minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full 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, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2025 5:00 PM Central

Salary:

$116,905.00 - $135,610.00 Annually