Accountant I - Government Finance & Reporting

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County Votes is seeking an Accounting professional in Dallas, Texas, to perform complex accounting tasks, manage financial reports, and supervise staff as needed. This full-time role includes reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and preparing routine correspondence.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, skills in standard software applications, and experience in basic accounting functions. Join us to play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Familiar with basic accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles accounts from sub-ledgers and bank statements.
• Analyzes and processes billings, fees, and refunds.
• Prepares financial reports and assures timely maintenance.

Skills

Standard software applications

Basic accounting functions

10-key by touch

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

0000005670.ACCOUNTANT I.COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE

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

1. Reconciles accounts from various sub-ledgers, bank statements, and third party documents.

2. Analyzes, researches and processes billings, fees, refunds and payments.

3. Recommends or corrects posting and prepares supporting journal entries.

4. Develops correspondence regarding errors or other financial related information, answers inquiries, conducts research and resolves financial questions.

5. Reviews accounting data for accuracy, prepares reports regarding financial data, and assures maintenance to reports are timely.

6. May provide operational guidance to other accounting staff.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Receives cash and check deposits, payments, and other instruments.

Counts, locates, and reconciles discrepancies of register money.

Completes daily cash register entries, closes out/balances cash register, and prints, compares, and reconciles summary sheets.

Communicates with staff or the public by answering questions and addressing/resolving more-complex issues regarding accounts.

Prepares routine correspondence, completes forms and other documents, and serves as a liaison to other departments and the public.

Research, compiles, and analyzes data to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, exceptions and to resolve discrepancies.

Collects, inputs, and reconciles data funds or inventories and prepares reports.

Utilizes expertise to verify accuracy of information, policies, procedures, and accounts to ensure follow through and compliance with applicable County, State and Federal statutes.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000043
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Treasurer, Dallas, TX, 75270, US