NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, INTERMEDIATE
TX 79901, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accounting Specialist, Intermediate to perform clerical accounting functions under close supervision. The role involves reconciling accounting spreadsheets and bank accounts, processing payments and cash receipts, and preparing accounting reports.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine clerical and administrative accounting functions that require application of basic standard bookkeeping and accounting theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including basic skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills
Receives, processes and records cash, check or fund payments; verifies amount received is correct, issues receipt and enters and records transactions into accounting system; computes charges and refunds; responds to accounting inquiries and prepares and issues related correspondence
Establishes and maintains a variety of accounts, including posting receipts, disbursements and other accounting transactions to appropriate spreadsheets and County financial systems
Prepares deposits to send to bank
Receives, processes and verifies purchase orders for payment of bills; processes and reviews invoices for payment
Reconciles simple bank statements, ledger balances and other accounting transactions; refers problem transactions to higher level staff for assistance and problem resolution; maintains a filing system of canceled checks, bank statements and other documentation; monitors funds or line-item budget balances and expenditures to ensure budget does not exceed budgeted line items
Prepares periodic reports reflecting receipts, disbursements, ledger balances and other accounting transactions; collects, analyzes and summarizes accounting information; produces various spreadsheets and reports using established or other formats
Performs special projects assigned when needed
Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills
Depending on area assigned:
Accepts receipts and cash delivered from other offices; provides distribution to appropriate personnel
Verifies the balancing of daily receipts to cash; verifies credit card receipts to credit card batch summary totals; compiles daily receipts for all County offices and contracted offices; reconciles daily receipts and total cash to a summary report
Prepares daily deposits for satellite and contracted offices; records data on log sheets
As needed verifies cash advances to offices; may provide sales tax payments to the state Comptroller’s Office
Prepares reports regarding fees collected; posts fees; issues refund checks; posts information regarding returned checks and returned check fees
Ensures compliance is met on grant funds; processes travel reimbursement requests for grant funds
Identifies delinquent accounts and insufficient payments; verifies receipts and/or cash register tapes to checks and cash received, identifies errors, and makes necessary corrections; reconciles account ledgers and ensures that accounts balance
Processes checks returned for insufficient funds for collection and makes necessary adjustments to accounting records
May specialize in collection of delinquent court fines and fees, including receiving payments, determining appropriate accounts to apply payment, posting monies to accounts and tracking in automated system, communicating basic information to clients, preparing and sending collections correspondence, and compiling daily collections reports for supervisory review
May execute wire transfer slips or prepares deposits for submission to County Treasurer. Verifies completion of funds transactions to appropriate entity
May prepare purchase order or check to vendor, call vendors for quotes, enter requisitions, and receive items into the financial system
May also include interviewing and communicating with defendants regarding financial status, calculating fees and investigating, evaluating and verifying applications for extension of time for payment of fines and/or court costs
May negotiate and grant or deny an application based on defendant's financial resources
May determine a payment schedule if an extension of time for payment is granted, distribute applications for extension of time for payment, establish and maintain a system for reviewing delinquency, monitor delinquent accounts, contact defendants regarding delinquent accounts and process for non-compliance. May issue and mail notices on delinquent accounts
May prepare reports on delinquent accounts and other relevant information and submit for review and required action. May request that warrants be prepared based on court orders
May process and/or audit payroll, travel, or other administrative accounting transactions
May process funds for State agencies and disbursements for outside jurisdictions
Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies and procedures and internal controls; and
Maintains Excel spreadsheet regarding all conduct of criminal affairs payments
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma with four (4) years of college accounting or bookkeeping or a closely related field which includes a specialization in accounting coursework, to include two (2) years clerical type work in an office environment with cash handling experience
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
May require Deputy Clerk deputizing; may require AOP certification
May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso
In order to access the County's network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date
Pass a Criminal Background Check
Benefits
16 holidays per year as recognized.
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
Medical Core Plan
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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