0000008694.Accounting Clerk Iv.Hhs-Fin Admin Grant

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

13d

About The Position

Performs a variety of complex accounting tasks at the senior level, including processing and auditing accounting transactions, resolving issues, and generating reports. Works independently and may act as a team leader. Trains accounting and clerical staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Three years of related work experience, or 45 hours from an accredited college or university in a related field, or a combination of the two.
• Skill in using standard software applications.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Ability to reconcile and research errors independently.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in 10-key by touch.

Responsibilities

• Processes employee changes in automated systems, which may include reviewing pay, benefit, and requisition transactions.
• Prepares and balances payroll and financial transactions for submission to Commissioners Court.
• Reviews purchases to identify items meeting capitalization thresholds and construction-in-process projects that meet requirements for addition to the fixed asset system.
• Answers inquiries and resolves issues related to the functional area, and notifies appropriate departments of discrepancies and necessary corrective actions.
• Verifies bids for compliance with specifications, laws, and policies; verifies payroll deductions, entry to final payroll, and authorized signatures.
• Maintains control database requests and reconciles data to the general ledger.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Trains accounting and clerical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED