Accounting Assistant

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking an Branch Support Accounting Assistant 2 to reconcile daily branch transactions against bank deposits for the Tax Office and maintain cross-trained system knowledge for coverage across teams. You will validate deposit activity in RTS to ensure accountability across all branches.

Primary duties include balancing registrations, processing refunds, reviewing voids, and distributing refunds while supporting process improvements and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting or finance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attendance and punctuality record.

Responsibilities

• Balance daily branch transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Process and verify Local refunds and related documentation.
• Review and verify branch void transactions and supporting records.
• Respond to branch inquiries and assist with transaction issues; escalate as needed.
• Distribute refund checks and maintain related records.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

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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.

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.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
• Experience with TxDMV, WebDealer

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.