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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
- Audits invoices for payment; Verifies invoice matches the items on the purchase order, amounts agree to the purchase order and/or contract or bid items; Ensures the departments are in compliance with county procedures.
- Processes payments for all county departments, Fee Officer Departments and refunds.
- Assists vendors and county departments with questions concerning invoices.
- Processes payroll deductions to vendors.
- Works with Purchasing on billing issues with vendors.
- Processes various weekly check runs and transfers check files to the Treasurer’s Office for the printing of checks.
- Runs reports for distribution to various departments concerning check runs.
- Maintain vendor records for 1099 purposes.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Associates Degree and 3 years relevant experience in addition to the 3 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
- 3 years of accounting experience. Knowledge of accounting and other finance-related areas.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to deal with people effectively and professionally.
- Organizational skills and self-motivated to follow through independently on assigned projects.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $29.09 - $36.37 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Three years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of accounting and other finance-related areas
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to deal with people effectively and professionally
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated ability to independently follow through on assigned projects
- An associate degree plus three years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
What We Do
Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend County has a long history beginning with a small log fort on the banks of the Brazos River. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas and the United States, serving as a hub for a diverse community with a population exceeding 600,000 residents.
