Highway District 2
$16.15
Hourly
Full time
Under general supervision, assist in the maintenance of bookkeeping records by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES
Skill in typing 40-45 WPM; in using a personal computer; in 10-key by touch; in MS Excel and Word to generate and maintain reports and spreadsheets; and in filing, Cititech and Cartegraph software programs.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping; of established departmental procedures, policies and regulations; of laws, ordinances and regulations governing County financial matters; of arithmetic; and of MS Word, Excel and personal computers.
Ability to organize and present bookkeeping information in prescribed form; to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; to perceive clerical errors; to exercise initiative and independent judgement; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to be able to work efficiently under time constraints, determine priority of assignments/projects and be able to complete assignments/projects in a timely manner making necessary mathematical calculation switch speed and accuracy; and to deal tactfully with others.
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard four year high school; supplemented by Vo-Tech courses in Secretarial Science including key boarding, bookkeeping and accounting; plus over two years satisfactory full-time paid employment in general bookkeeping.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.
NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Highway District 2

The employees of Tulsa County support not only the 8 elected officials, but serve over 600,000 citizens. The elected officials include the Board of County Commissioners, Assessor, Treasurer, County Clerk, Court Clerk and the Sheriff. Over 1,700 employees work diligently to serve each citizen and visitor in the most efficient and courteous manner displaying the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect for others.
Tulsa County employees are offered a comprehensive, competitively priced health care package, a paid time off program including vacation pay and holidays, and outstanding retirement benefits. Employees can also participate in the Educational Assistance Program.
Tulsa County is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. If you want an opportunity to achieve your maximum potential, we are ready to help you start your career with us.