Accounting Clerk

The Brazos River Authority; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Brazos River Authority is seeking an Accounting Clerk at its Central Office. The role provides clerical support across accounting functions, including AR processing, travel reimbursements, utility tracking, and annual census filing.

You will back up AP, assist with projects, and ensure accuracy and timely completion in a team-focused environment. Candidates should have at least two years in an office setting and a High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in an office setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable payments for customer accounts.
• Oversee travel requests and reconciliations per procedures.
• Manage department's utility tracking system and annual utility report.
• Coordinate filing of the annual federal census.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and general accounting functions.
• Assist Controller and team with projects to meet goals and deadlines.

Skills

Customer relations

Initiative

Networking

Team collaboration

Accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Accounting Clerk

Pay Grade: 916

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support for the various Brazos River Authority (BRA) accounting functions. This is accomplished by processing accounts receivable payments for customer accounts; overseeing travel requests and reconciliations in accordance with the Travel & Business Meetings Procedures; managing the department's utility tracking system; preparing the annual utility consumption report; coordinating the filing of the annual federal census; processing employee expense reimbursements; providing backup support for the accounts payable department; supporting the accounting department by performing general accounting functions; assisting the Controller and co-workers with projects or tasks to ensure goals and deadlines are met; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience in an office setting or an equivalent combination of education.

• High School Diploma - Awarded for the completion of High School.

Key Competencies

• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications.
• Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed (external and internal) customer expectations and specifications.
• Developing and maintaining an effective and constructive network with others inside and outside the organization (partners, stakeholders, customers, vendors, contacts, peers, etc.,) who may be helpful in achieving work-related goals that contribute to organizational success.
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building".
• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$19.80 to $25.24 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

POSTING DATE

August 28, 2026. Open until filled.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply