What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Bexar County, TX?

Salary : $3,042.00 Monthly

Location : Bexar County Sheriff's Office - 200 North Comal Street San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01815

Department : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Division : Sheriff Support Services

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for processing and verifying daily cash receipts and cost bills; prepares daily cash report; processes payments; mails cost bills; verifies docket worksheet; prepares reverse accounting entries; answers questions regarding billing payments and procedures; prepares itemized statements; mails refund checks; prepares reversal worksheet; maintains documentation; mails monthly checks; prepares certificates of court costs; acts as backup for cashiers; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Processes and verifies department cashiering daily cash receipts and cost bill transactions by verifying fee codes, service descriptions and check / billing amounts
Prepares the daily cash report and turns in all monies to the County Treasurer's Office
Processes court cost payments received in person or by mail
Mails cost bills on court cost due on transfer cases and routes cost bills on court costs due for tax cases
Verifies and corrects daily docket detail report
Prepares reverse entries for adjustments on receipt payments by insufficient fund check
Answers questions in person and by telephone regarding payments on court cost and department billing procedures
Prepares itemized billing statements for appeal case transcripts
Mails refund checks for overpayments
Prepares reversal worksheet to correct erroneous information pertaining to wrong case numbers description and service cancellation
Files and maintains documentation such as photocopies of checks due to unknown case numbers
Mails monthly checks for fees collected for entities such as Commercial Recorder, Sheriff's Office, City Attorney and precincts
Prepares certificates of court cost for cost due on tax cases
Acts as backup to department Cashier / Clerks
Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, one (1) year in account management or bookkeeping experience and one (1) year cashiering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of account management and basic accounting procedures

Skill in operating personal computer, 10-key adding machine, typewriter and basic office equipment

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to deal with hostile or irrational people; ability to effectively respond to inquiries and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-worker, other County employees, attorneys and the general public

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

Must be able to maintain an effective attendance record / pattern

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Working conditions are inside an office environment

Physical requirements include lifting / carrying 10-20 lbs. occasionally

Occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard, 10-key adding machine, and basic office equipment. Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

Positions self to perform essential functions

Subject to sitting, standing, walking, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending to perform the essential functions

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None

Do you have one (1) year in account management or bookkeeping experience?

Do you have one (1) year cashiering experience?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you able to maintain an effective attendance record / pattern?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

Required Question

Salary : $3,042

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