Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.
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!
- Greet & assist office visitors and answer incoming calls. Performs administrative tasks for the County Treasurer’s office, orders supplies, maintains supply inventory, maintenance of office equipment.
- Verifies, balances, receipts, relocates and maintains financial records of monies collected by Fort Bend County.
- Assists payroll with various tasks including OnBase document verification and edit entry verification for accuracy.
- Researches, verifies, inputs and posts court collections defendant data.
- Processes Accounts Payable and Payroll ACH files, transfer funds, Infor/Lawson bookings and printing of county checks.
- Registers accounts payable invoices and maintains retention records.
- Makes travel arrangements, assists with trainings, meetings and community activities.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 3 years job related experience; bookkeeping, cash handling and accounting preferred.
- Adaptability to shift work to meet strict deadlines.
- Accurate data entry, oversight capabilities and research skills.
- Working knowledge of Iplow, Odyssey and the CLEAR system and proficient in Infor/Lawson, online banking and iNovah cash management system.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with the public and elected officials.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, self-motivated and deadline oriented.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $18.31 - $22.89 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years job-related experience
- Bookkeeping, cash handling and accounting
- Adaptability to shift work to meet strict deadlines
- Accurate data entry, oversight capabilities and research skills
- Working knowledge of Iplow, Odyssey and the CLEAR system
- Proficiency in Infor/Lawson, online banking and iNovah cash management system
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with the public and elected officials
- Strong organizational and project management skills; self-motivated and deadline oriented
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.
