Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager oversees fund intake accounting operations for the Tax Office, with a primary focus on monitoring, validating, and reporting funds received across all streams. This role manages the Auto Accounting and Banking teams, ensuring accurate transaction processing, timely deposits, and strong internal controls over incoming funds. The Accounting Manager supports the Director of Accounting by maintaining reliable data, preparing analyses, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements. This position collaborates with internal departments, external jurisdictions, and auditors to ensure transparency, accuracy, and accountability in all fund intake-related activities.

Essential Duties

• Provide direct leadership to the banking and auto accounting teams. Oversee daily operations, ensure task accuracy and timeliness, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. Set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, and ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly fund intake activity to ensure proper recording and fund allocation. Prepare reports, trend analyses, and variance explanations for senior leadership. Support the Director with data needed for forecasting, planning, and jurisdictional reporting.
• Oversee daily bank activity, deposit verification, and resolution of discrepancies. Ensure adherence to cash-handling policies and banking procedures. Coordinate with the County Auditor, Treasurer, and financial institutions as needed.
• Manage auto-related fund intake processing, including dealer transactions, ACH activity, and State/County allocations.
• Validate tax and fee collection reports to ensure proper allocation across jurisdictions and funds. Support system-based reconciliations between ACT, RTS, and other fund intake systems (without owning full reconciliation responsibility). Identify discrepancies and escalate systemic issues to the Director for resolution.
• Lead fund intake-focused process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls. Document workflows, implement best practices, and support technology or system enhancements. Participate in cross-department initiatives related to fund intake operations.
• Provide documentation and explanations for audits related to banking, auto accounting, and fund collection.
• Respond to audit requests related to banking, disbursements, reconciliations, and auto accounting. Provide documentation and clarification to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the accounting department and Harris County Tax Office

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience
• Proven experience managing and guiding a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accounting Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and industry standards, with the ability to apply them across complex financial operations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams. Skilled in setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Strong background in financial analysis, including budget-to-actual variance reviews, fund intake forecasting, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in financial documentation, reporting, and compliance.
• Time & Task Management: Adept at managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining productivity in fast-paced environments.
• Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes of financial discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and support audit readiness.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Flexible and proactive in responding to evolving responsibilities, organizational changes, and process improvements.
• Audit Preparedness: Experienced in preparing documentation and responding to inquiries for internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

General Information

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours, dependent upon business needs.
• Occasional travel to conferences and training sessions may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary role with medium physical effort required; however, it may at times involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting to 30 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).
• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.