Senior Auditor

Assist the County Auditor in overseeing the grants division of the Cameron County Auditor's Office. Independently perform financial management duties associated with Federal and State grant funding received by Cameron County. Make recommendations to the County Auditor and 1st Assistant Auditor on grant processes and procedures for County grant financial operations.

• Supervise the Grants Division of the Auditor's Office
• Provide fiscal oversight of County's federal and state grant awards
• Ensure compliance with all administrative and financial responsibilities as set forth in the respective grant conditions
• Process grant reports and billings in a timely manner and comply with grant funding requirements
• Assist in all functions of County's Year End Financial & Single Audit and Schedule of Federal Awards/Schedule of State Awards

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field. Preferred 3 - 5 years supervisory experience in accounting, audit and/or preparation of financial statements, preferably with a government entity.

Good working knowledge of operating procedures and office administration; excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in operating computer and basic office equipment; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individual utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, governmental representatives, precinct constituents, outside agencies and the general public.

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.

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.