ACCOUNT ANALYST - PUBLIC HEALTH

About the Department

Maintain fund balances and authorize expenditures for various departmental funds.  Work independently on the maintenance of these funds under the direction of the Business Manager, Tarrant County Auditor's Office, and the Department of State Health Services, Health Resources and Services Administration and the Department of Family and Protective Services. 

Position Duties

1. Authorizes, maintains, follows up and coordinates the departmental purchasing functions.
2. Ensures the maintenance of all fund expenditures and up-to-date balances are maintained for several divisions.
3. Researches, analyzes, and assists divisions with setup and close out of annual budget encumbrances.
4. Administers and submits bimonthly revenue reports for departmental daily deposits of the Health Department revenue accounts.
5. Assists with the budget forecasts for all funds.
6. Ensures correct purchasing, audit and financial procedures are followed on all expenditures.
7. Assists with requested documents and information for internal and external auditors.
8. Communicates and maintains good working relationships with other divisions, departments, and outside vendors.
9. Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in detailed multiple fund ledgers, spreadsheets, purchasing, and/or monthly billing.  
• Must have computer experience, preferably with SAP, and 10-key by touch.  
• Experience in governmental procurement procedures, accounting, Medicaid, and/or third-party reimbursement is highly desirable.

Other Qualifications

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent must be able to drive a vehicle, read numbers close up and sit for periods of time at a PC.

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term  disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

 

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Agency Information

EmployerTarrant CountyAddress 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105 Phone(817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov