Accounting Clerk II

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.

Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.

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.

Assists with the preparation of financial statements and operating reports.

May assist in preparing the budget.

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 audit and approve field operating reports, vouchers, claims, invoices, requisitions, estimates, purchase orders, statements, and similar records.

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

Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

Two academic years from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting.

Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

One (1) year of experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles.

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.

Ability to accurately perform detailed numerical work.

Ability 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

01

Do you have an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting?

* Yes

* No

02

Do you have one (1) year of experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles?

* Yes

* No

03

How many years of experience do you have in this field?

Required Question

Employer Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone

Website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).