
Posting number: 16917
Department: Tax Assessor Collector
Job classification: Accountant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Management, Tax Administration, Payroll/Benefits Administration
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or similar field.
Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience
• Proven experience managing and guiding a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proficient in data analysis, file balancing, and variance investigation using logical reasoning
• Skilled in managing multiple assignments, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining workflow efficiency
• Demonstrates a professional attitude, appearance, and strong interpersonal communication
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
• Collaborative team player with the ability to resolve issues independently and work with urgency and precision
• Excellent verbal, written, and reading comprehension skills
• Strong understanding of daily operational processes and task flows
• Detail-oriented and comfortable performing repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy and efficiency
NOTEQualifying 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
Work Environment:
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours, dependent upon business needs.
• Occasional travel to conferences and training sessions may be required.
Physical Demands:
• Sedentary role with medium physical effort required, however, it may at times involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting to 30 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).
• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2000 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 3,400,578 (though a 2007 estimate placed the population at 4,011,475), making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston.