Accounting Clerk

Position: Accounting Clerk I
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

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

* Yes

* No

02

Do you have experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles?

* Yes

* No

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).