Accounting Clerk IV - HHS Fin Admin Grant

DescriptionPerforms a variety of complex accounting tasks at the senior level, to include processing and auditing various accounting transactions, resolving issues and generating reports. Works independently and may act as a team leader.Responsibilities1. Processes various employee changes in the automated systems, which may include reviewing pay, benefit and requisition transactions.2. Prepares and balances payroll and financial transactions for submission to Commissioners Court.4. Answers inquiries and resolves issues related to functional area and notifies appropriate departments of discrepancies and actions necessary for correction.5. Verifies bids for compliance with specifications, laws and policies, payroll deductions, entry to final payroll and authorized signatures.6. Maintains control databases requests and reconciles data to general ledger.7. Performs related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation, Experience and Training:Graduation from an accredited high school/GED Program. Three (3) years of work related experience or 75 hours of college credit or a combination of the two.Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to reconcile and research errors independently. Skilled in 10-key by touch preferred. Physical/Environmental Requirements:Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, and ability to lift files, boxes and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted.