Accounting Clerk III - Reconciliation & Team Lead

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks an Accounting Clerk III to perform a range of moderately complex financial tasks, including preparing, processing and reviewing accounting transactions. The role may involve leading a team and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and reports.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of related experience or 30 college credits in a related field. Strong software skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited High School/GED program.
• Two (2) years related work experience or 30 hours from an accredited college or university in a related field or a combination of the two.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Ability to research and reconcile errors independently.
• Skilled in 10-key by touch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, records and reconciles/balances transactions for several accounts or projects.
• Reviews, verifies and maintains records, which may be related to: Receipts and payments; Escrow funds and accounts; Budget and expenditure tracking data, and; Payroll deductions.
• Acts as a team leader, coordinates the workload of an assigned section, trains clerks and provides backup to staff and supervisors.
• Proofreads entries and corrects errors.
• Processes, coordinates and ensures payments and other transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Researches records to collect data and completes and assembles various reports.
• Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries and communicates with various departments, attorneys, clients and outside entities regarding policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks an Accounting Clerk III to perform a range of moderately complex financial tasks, including preparing, processing and reviewing accounting transactions. The role may involve leading a team and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments and reports.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of related experience or 30 college credits in a related field. Strong software skills and attention to detail are essential.