Harris County Department of Education
Julia Watts is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience across various financial roles. Currently serving as a Senior Accountant - Operations at the Harris County Department of Education since February 2022, Julia manages the budgeting cycle and maintains essential financial publications. Previous positions include Accounting Manager at Hunter Buildings, where responsibilities involved balance sheet reconciliation and process establishment, and Financial Controller at both the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service and the National Museum of Funeral History, focusing on accounting practices and financial oversight. Julia also held roles such as Senior Project Accountant at GrowthForce™, Billing Coordinator at Universal Weather and Aviation, and Revenue Analyst at Kirby Corporation, each contributing to a robust skill set in financial management and reporting. Julia holds an Advanced Technical Certificate in Professional Accountancy from Lone Star College and a BA in English from St. Mary's University.
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Harris County Department of Education
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The Harris County Department of Education is a public entity dedicated to helping meet the needs of uniquely challenged learners and school staff in the state’s largest county through innovative programming and support services. HCDE directly serves approximately 30,000 students with four alternative campuses, therapy services provided in local schools, 17 Head Start centers for early childhood education, after-school programming in dozens of community and school settings and the largest adult education program in Texas. HCDE also supports educators and school staff with professional development opportunities in diverse instructional areas ranging from core content to special populations and educational technology, as well as offers programs supporting school safety and alternative certification. The department provides valuable operational support to districts and public agencies in Harris County in the form of an advanced records management system, facilities planning and purchasing power through the Choice Partners program. These services are supported by a property tax of approximately ½ cent (about $9 annually for the average Harris County homeowner) as well as a revenue-generating model for some divisions. With this funding, HCDE provides savings to Harris County’s 25 school districts, allowing districts to keep money in the classroom and preserve their own tax rates. HCDE has lowered its tax rate for the last five years, consistently staying below the effective tax rate, providing exceptional value to Harris County taxpayers.