Accounting Assistant - Houston, United States - Harris County (TX)

Description

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:
Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Equipment Operator.

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city.

The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Accounting Assistant.

Reporting to the Project & Grant Accounting Department Manager, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing administrative accounting support to the Project & Grant Accounting Department.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Process and route for approval invoices, requisitions, and payment requests.
• Prepare budget transfers, financial journal entries, and reports as needed.
• Monitor funding and reporting for all assigned grants and/or projects.
• Utilize the County and District financial and project applications to monitor project budgets and payments
• Sort, scan, and file department or project documents and correspondence.
• Assist with preparation for periodic grant audits performed by the State and other granting agencies.
• Assist with the preparation and submittal of revenue certification and interest allocation.
• Respond and route to the right personnel routine internal and external requests.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements


Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in an administrative accounting support role or a similar field

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS, Access etc.).
• Basic understanding of financial statements and reporting including a working knowledge of project accounting.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Ability to be self- motivated. A self-starter.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.

NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.

You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

"See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences


Education:

• Associate degree in business or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)

General Information


Position Type, Hours and Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
• 40 hours per week
• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

• Project & Grant Accounting | 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 15 pounds.
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs.
• Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.
• Requires extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.