Accountant - Office of Purchasing Agent

The Accountant II supports department-wide financial operations for the Harris County Purchasing Agent by performing accounting, revenue, expense, and financial reporting activities across eight divisions. The position supports accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue collection, travel, and related financial transactions while maintaining complete and audit-ready records. The incumbent monitors financial activity, identifies and resolves discrepancies, coordinates with internal departments and external vendors, and prepares recurring financial reports to support compliance, accountability, and informed financial management, serving as backup support for financial activities and coordination during emergency or disaster response.

• Provides customer service and issue resolution related to department-level accounting activity across eight divisions by responding to inquiries, identifying discrepancies, coordinating follow-up with leadership and vendors, and ensuring timely correction or escalation of issues.

• Conducts all department-level purchasing and formal receipt of goods and services in line with audit level standards to ensure financial accountability, transparency, and compliance. Such duties include requisition creation, tracking, and placing orders.

• Execute and monitor all department-level accounts payable functions through approval verification tracking, budget and financial code validation, receipt review against statements, vendor delivery and order coordination, and payment processing with timely documentation submissions for Auditor review and Commissioners Court approval in compliance with Texas and county procure-to-pay requirements.

• Performs department-level accounts receivable and revenue-collection functions by processing low-threshold checks for rebates and public information requests, and maintaining financial reporting for various recycling programs, auctions, and other revenue related requirements for certifications.

• Oversee travel-related financial activity for departmental staff. Prepares, reviews, and routes travel-related financial documentation required for Commissioners Court certification; reviews receipts and travel claims for lodging, airfare, mileage, per diem, course fees, and required timing documentation; codes travel transactions in ERP; and ensures reimbursement packets are complete, accurate, and aligned with county procedures.

• Monitors, reconciles, and reports departmental financial activity to the Finance Director, including budget transaction review, payment follow-through, expense tracking by class, revenue tracking by type, issue identification by source, and preparation of recurring financial reports and supporting documentation on a routine basis: monthly, quarterly, midyear, and annually.

• This role also serves as backup support for financial documentation and related activities during emergencies or disaster response along with other duties as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employment Opportunity Plan .aspx 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field with three (3) years of public sector accounting support, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable

• Experience processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

• Knowled…