About this role
Accountant II
Salary
$47,428.00 Annually
Location
711 E. El Cibolo Rd, Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
2026-03712
Department
Hidalgo County - Sheriff
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 5:00 PM Central
Status:
External Advertisement
Open Positions:
1
Grade:
10
Work Hours:
Must be able to work hours, which do not coincide with Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm workday.
Description
Benefits
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General Description
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Employee performs routine accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing financial statements, records, documents, or reports. Employee may specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, or bond servicing. Employee works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may train others.
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Examples of Work Performed
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Prepares financial statements with schedules and exhibits.
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Prepares special reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items.
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Prepares and posts various vouchers and audits them for accuracy.
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Audits accounting or control records for accuracy and conformance to established standards and procedures.
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Researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
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Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
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Provides technical assistance to staff in handling accounting transactions.
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May serve as a consultant on accounting matters to administrative, supervisory, or technical staff, and assists agency administrators in applying financial data to the resolution of administrative or operating problems.
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May work with state and federal grants.
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May monitor clerical work in progress and audit completed work for accuracy.
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May train others.
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Performs related work as assigned.
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Education and Experience
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance.
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Experience in accounting preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
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Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
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Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
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Ability to supervise the work of others.
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Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory.
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Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
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Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
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Ability to train others.
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Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and 10-key calculator.
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Knowledge in grant management and appropriate grant management systems and standards.
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The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
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Employer
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Hidalgo County
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Address
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505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
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Edinburg, Texas, 78539
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