0000007465.ACCOUNTANT I.ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a skilled accounting professional to perform moderately complex accounting transactions, analyze and prepare financial reports, and possibly supervise clerical staff. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts from sub-ledgers and bank statements, researching and processing billings and payments, preparing journal entries, and ensuring timely financial reporting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, proficiency with standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or related field.
• Experience with standard accounting software and processes.
• Proficient in 10-key by touch and financial data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles accounts from sub-ledgers, bank statements, and third party documents.
• Analyzes, researches and processes billings, fees, refunds and payments.
• Recommends or corrects posting and prepares supporting journal entries.
• Develops correspondence regarding errors or other financial related information, answers inquiries, conducts research and resolves financial questions.
• Reviews accounting data for accuracy, prepares reports regarding financial data, and assures maintenance to reports are timely.
• May provide operational guidance to other accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting software

10-key by touch

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

Performs moderately complex accounting transactions to analyze, research and review financial information and prepares financial reports.

Job Description

Performs moderately complex accounting transactions to analyze, research and review financial information and prepares financial reports. Management Scope: May supervise clerical staff.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles accounts from various sub-ledgers, bank statements, and third party documents.
• Analyzes, researches and processes billings, fees, refunds and payments.
• Recommends or corrects posting and prepares supporting journal entries.
• Develops correspondence regarding errors or other financial related information, answers inquiries, conducts research and resolves financial questions.
• Reviews accounting data for accuracy, prepares reports regarding financial data, and assures maintenance to reports are timely.
• May provide operational guidance to other accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or in a job related field of study.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Must be familiar with basic accounting functions. Skilled in 10-key by touch.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting at computer.