Accounting Assistant
Harris CountyPosition Description
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Job Summary:
The Branch Support Accounting Assistant 2 reconciles daily branch transactions against bank deposits for the Harris County Tax Office and maintains cross-trained working knowledge of Bank Support to provide coverage between the two teams. This role also validates deposit activity to RTS ensuring accountability across all branches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Daily Branch Transaction Balancing: Review and balance daily registration, title, and other branch transactions, and resolve discrepancies.
- Local Refund Processing & Verification: Process and verify Local refund requests and related documentation.
- Branch Void Review & Verification: Review and verify branch void transactions and supporting records.
- Branch Support & Issue Resolution: Respond to branch inquiries and assist with transaction-related issues. Escalate unresolved items to the Branch Balancing Supervisor.
- Refund Distribution & Records Support: Distribute refund checks and maintain related records and documentation.
- Process Improvement & Best Practices: Contribute to process improvements by identifying workflow efficiencies, participating in resolution of recurring issues, and promoting best practices within the team.
- Training & Professional Development: Complete required training and cross-training, maintain proficiency in assigned systems and procedures, and pursue development toward increased responsibility.
- Documentation & Compliance: Follow established internal controls, procedures, and statutory requirements; maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of work performed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
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. Requirements
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Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution
Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience within an office environment with heavy data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong attendance and punctuality record
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong reading comprehension and effective communication skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance always
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Ability to analyze and investigate.
• Knowledge of branch operations.
• RTS data System/People Soft
• Flexibility to work overtime without prior notice
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify errors in reports
• Capacity to learn and retain large volumes of information
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Receptive to direction and capable of working under supervision
• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences
Education & Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
• Experience with TxDMV, WebDealerGeneral Information
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Work Environment:
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various Tax Offices, Harris County and community facilities, both outdoors and indoors.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours and occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions required.
Physical Demands:
• This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times, boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 30 lbs.Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.