JOB POSTING:
WORKING TITLE: BURNET COUNTY AUDITOR
DEPARTMENT: BURNET COUNTY AUDITOR
REPORTS: 33RD AND 424TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGES OF BURNET COUNTY
INTENT:
The intent of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit information from qualified persons for
potential interview and possible appointment as County Auditor for the County of Burnet, Texas.
An auditor will be appointed by the District Judges of Burnet County pursuant to Texas Local
Gov't Code Chapter 84 for a term of two years. The salary will be commensurate with the
experience and qualifications of the appointee, to be set by the District Judges as provided by
statute, in consultation with the Commissioners Court of Burnet County, Texas. This will be a fulltime position.
OPENING DATE AND LOCATION:
Resumes and/or applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please respond via email
to the Burnet County Human Resources Office at [email protected].
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain accounting records and oversee the general ledger.
• Examine and approve all claims and bills of the county prior to payment.
• Ensuring county spending is in compliance with the budget adopted by Commissioners’
Court.
• Work with the County Judge to assist with the development and execution of the County’s annual budget.
Advise the Commissioners’ Court on financial matters.
• Ability to interpret constitutional statutes applying to county governments.
• Audit books, accounts and reports related to county finances.
• Manage and oversee employees in the Auditor’s office.
• Oversee grant accounting and reporting.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to make a fidelity bond of $5,000 or greater.
Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of principles, practices and terminology in accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of county departmental operations, organization, accountability and
responsibility.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, pooled cash and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education during each term of office.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant or master’s degree in accounting is preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting and auditing, preferably government related.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum of three years of experience in accounting and auditing, preferably in a government setting
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to obtain a fidelity bond of $5,000 or greater
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and terminology
- Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, pooled cash, and budgeting
- Knowledge of county departmental operations, organization, accountability, and responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Completion of at least 40 hours of continuing education during each term of office
- Certified Public Accountant credential or master’s degree in accounting
What We Do
Burnet County is the local government serving residents of Burnet County, Texas. Its mission is to manage county resources efficiently and provide services desired by residents and required by state and federal law. Its statutory functions include general administration, tax collection and records, courts and legal services, public safety, transportation, facilities, and other public services. The county also maintains public health and welfare, roads, and bridges.
