Disbursements & Reporting Manager
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 77500
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collectors Office is seeking a Disbursements & Reporting Manager to join our team.
The Disbursements Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Disbursements and Reporting Section ensuring the accurate and timely processing posting and reporting of disbursed collections. This role maintains full compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The Manager oversees a team and provides both strategic and operational support to the Director of Accounting serving as a key contributor to financial reporting and continuous process improvement efforts.
About the Tax Assessor-Collector
The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collectors Office is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government handling various financial and administrative tasks including:- Property Tax Collection: Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
- Motor Vehicle Services: Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration issue license plates and handle vehicle title transfers including the collection of associated fees.
- Voter Registration: Oversee voter registration within the county issue voter registration certificates and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
- Additional Revenue Collection: Collecting certain fees fines and revenues related to permits or state mandates depending on the countys needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides daily supervision of the Disbursements and Reporting team ensuring high performance accountability and alignment with departmental goals. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Supervise the disbursement team and process for Property Taxes Special Inventory Taxes Hotel Occupancy Taxes Beer & Wine Permit collections and other county fees. Ensure timely reconciliation accurate posting and full compliance with local state and federal regulations and internal procedures. Implement robust internal controls to safeguard financial integrity.
- Review and approve the Monthly Report of Taxes and Fees (MRTF) and other financial statements. Ensure reporting is accurate timely and tailored to meet the needs of internal leadership external agencies and audit requirements. Drive improvements in reporting clarity and accessibility.
- Proactively identify and recommend mitigation strategies for financial risks. Document procedures and ensure audit trail integrity. Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance and reporting standards.
- Monitor disbursement activities to identify trends discrepancies and opportunities for operational efficiency. Contribute to process improvements by identifying workflow efficiencies collaborating across teams resolving recurring issues and promoting best practices.
- Serve as a key point of contact between the accounting department and internal teams vendors and external agencies to ensure seamless communication and coordination on all disbursement-related activities.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the accounting department and Harris County Tax Office as needed
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting Finance or similar field.
- 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 & 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
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- 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.
- 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).
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Monday Friday 7:45 am 4:45 pm (subject to overtime and weekends)
Work Location:
- Downtown: 1001 Preston St. Houston TX 77002
Open Until Filled / Reviewing Applications on a Rolling Basis
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
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