Disbursement Accounting Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 30
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Description
- Job Summary:
The Disbursement Accounting Assistant provides essential operational support to the Disbursements and Reporting team. Working under the direction of the Disbursements & Reporting Manager this role ensures accurate processing posting and reporting of County tax disbursements. The position requires strong analytical skills exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.Essential Duties
Data File Uploads
- Receive load validate and maintain daily data files for Property Taxes Special
- Inventory Taxes Hotel Occupancy Taxes Beer & Wine Permits and other county fees.
- Identify and resolve file errors or ensure accurate downstream processing
- Maintaining organized documentation to support audit trails and internal controls.
Disbursement Processing
- Prepare verify and process disbursements in accordance with established schedules and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate posting of transactions and support compliance with local state and federal regulations.
- Assist in maintaining internal controls that safeguard financial integrity.
Reconciliation
- Perform daily weekly and monthly reports and reconciliations to ensure all disbursements postings and receipts balance across systems.
- Investigate variances using logical reasoning and escalate discrepancies requiring managerial review.
Reporting and data validation
- Assist in compiling and validating data for the Monthly Report of Taxes and Fees (MRTF) and other recurring financial reports.
- Format proof and prepare reports for internal leadership external agencies and audit requirements.
- Contribute to improving clarity consistency and accessibility of reporting materials.
Month-end support - Support month-end close activities including preparing files running scheduled processes validating outputs and confirming accuracy.
- Ensure all month-end tasks are completed accurately and on time to support departmental deadlines.
Communication
- Monitor and respond to incoming FTP site requests ensuring timely retrieval distribution and documentation of files.
- Serve as a communication link between internal teams and vendors regarding disbursement-related inquiries.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the accounting department and Harris County Tax Office with special projects audits and process improvements as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma.
Experience:- A minimum of five (2) years of accounting experience
- Strong communication skills 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 handling 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.Preferences
Education: Bachelors degree preferred
General Information
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).
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:
Junior IC
