Performs moderately complex accounting transactions to analyze, research and review financial information and prepares financial reports.
Management Scope: May supervise clerical staff.
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.
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.
Dallas County is the second most populous county in Texas, accountable to two million residents spread over 30 municipalities.
The County is a rich tapestry of individuals of varying ages, backgrounds, nationalities and faiths. One-fourth of our population is foreign-born, contributing to the unique vibrancy that sets our County apart.
We provide essential community programs, including public and mental health services, a court and juvenile justice system, the recording of property and the issuance of licenses for marriage, drivers and vehicle plates. These services are provided to the citizens by more than 6,500 employees working in 100 different departments and elected offices.
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