Accountant

ChaseSource•Stafford, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary Accountant II position in Houston, TX, with a pay rate of $23.00 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The role involves reviewing and processing vendor invoices, preparing budget transfers, assisting with reimbursement requests, performing journal entries and reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial systems and project tracking.

Requirements

Proficiency in accounting principles and practices
Experience with accounting software and systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with budget transfers and journal entries
Experience with reconciliations
Ability to work with auditors and purchasing departments

Nice To Haves

Experience with Harris County systems
Experience in a government or public sector accounting role

Responsibilities

Reviews and processes vendor invoices
Prepares and processes budget transfers and related transactions
Assists with preparation of reimbursement requests from granting agency
Prepares journal entries
Performs reconciliations of budgetary and reimbursement request information
Ensures that all accounting transactions are supported with adequate description and documentation
Tracks progress of projects and activities to ensure accuracy of financial systems and ensure budgets are adhered to
Establishes and maintains various in-house spreadsheet and logs supplemental to the department's accounting systems
Coordinates with other divisions and responds to requests for information
Works with Harris County Auditors to ensure accurate and timely invoice coordination and vendor credit/debit memo postings
Coordinates purchases throughout the various programs, services, and fund types
Working with Harris County Auditors and Purchasing departments to process and monitor procurement activities
Assists with special projects
Performs other duties as assigned