County Auditor

Salary : $158,039.00 - $176,711.00 Annually
Location : Smith County Annex Building, 200 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler, TX
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 00659
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 06/10/2026


Summary/Objective


The Smith County Auditor is a Public Official appointed by the District Judges to serve a two-year term, independent of all County offices. The County Auditor prescribes the system of accounting and acts as Chief Financial Officer for the County. This position is responsible for financial accounting, reporting, internal auditing, accounts payable, payroll, budgetary control, management grant accounting and reporting, coordination of bond issuance, and capital project accounting and management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Annual & monthly financial reporting
• Maintain accounting records and oversee the general ledger.
• Examine and approve all claims, bills, and accounts of the county before payment.
• Prepare and submit mandatory compliance reports to applicable regional, state, and federal agencies.
• Work closely with the county budget officer to assist with the development and execution of the County's annual budget.
• Ensure county spending is strictly compliant with the adopted budget.
• Audit books, accounts, and reports to enforce county finance laws.
• Advise the Commissioners' Court on financial matters.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate employees in the Auditor's Office.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and GAAS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thoroughly competent in public business details.
• Ability to supervise staff members efficiently and work independently.
• Must be a self-motivated problem solver and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be capable of executing a bond within 20 days of appointment and take the official oath.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a related field required or a bachelor's degree and certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• A competent accountant with a minimum of seven years of experience in auditing and accounting.
• Experience in Governmental Accounting (Fund Accounting), Auditing, and Budgeting.
• Experience preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (AFR).

HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)

Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.

*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

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