Accounting Clerk

Position: Accounting Clerk I
Salary: $34,861.00 Annually
Location : Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Hidalgo County - Tax Office
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Tax Office as assigned.
Grade:: 06

General Description
Employee performs routine technical accounting work. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, or reports;
Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed
Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records.

Calculates, prepares, and issues bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.

Prepares payment, cash, general journal, and related vouchers.

Reconciles accounts and bank statements or appropriation balances.

Researches discrepancies, and reports findings.

May assist with an annual inventory of equipment and supplies.

May perform payroll-related activities.

May perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.

May receive cash, prepare deposit slips, and maintain cash control records.

Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles preferred.Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Skill in the use of a personal computer and related office equipment.
Ability to review work for accuracy, to accurately perform detailed numerical work, to make arithmetical computations, and to prepare financial and accounting records.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and 10-key calculator.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in accounting or bookkeeping?

• Yes
• No

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