Audit Assistant - Accounting - County Auditor

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks for the Auditor's office, such as maintaining front desk, answering incoming calls, distributing mail, scheduling meetings, keeping up with the inventory of office supplies and the maintenance of office machines.
• Process all requisitions for the office and other funding areas as needed.
• Receive goods and/or services in the system and submit invoices for payment on all purchase orders.
• Process Department Payroll biweekly and work with the Payroll department on any issues with payroll.
• File an electronic copy of all County contracts and agreements and maintain a catalog of them for use of the Auditor's office and outside auditors.
• Scan and file all documents for the Accounting division, such as journal entries, backup for asset transactions, etc.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports and journal entries to assist the accountants.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of job‑related experience with a focus in Accounting or Bookkeeping preferred.
• Excellent computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM).
• Bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others.

Starting salary range: $20.50 - $25.63 hourly based on qualifications.

Upon filling position.

All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full‑time employees also enjoy a wide range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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