What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk I position at Hidalgo Co.?
Salary : $33,200.00 Annually
Location : Weslaco, TX
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Job Number : 2025-02757
Department : JUVENILE BOOT CAMP
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Work Hours : : Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Status : : External Advertisement
Open Positions : : 1
Grade : : 06
Advertisement details and / or special instructions : : All candidates will be required to complete and pass an FBI Background check and Child Abuse Registry check. Selected candidates must be able to pass the Texas Juvenile Justice Department certification exam. Please submit resume with application.
General Description
Employee performs routine technical accounting work. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, or reports; Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed
Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records
Calculates, prepares, and issues bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
Prepares payment, cash, general journal, and related vouchers
Reconciles accounts and bank statements or appropriation balances
Researches discrepancies, and reports findings
May assist with an annual inventory of equipment and supplies
May perform payroll-related activities
May perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal
May receive cash, prepare deposit slips, and maintain cash control records
Performs related work as assigned
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school
Experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registration :
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems
Skill in the use of a personal computer and related office equipment
Ability to review work for accuracy, to accurately perform detailed numerical work, to make arithmetical computations, and to prepare financial and accounting records
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and 10-key calculator
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
Do you have high school diploma or GED?
Do you have experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles?
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity?
Do you have a current valid Texas drivers license and current liability insurance?
Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?
Do you currently have an Occupational License?
Have you ever had an Occupational License?
Required Question
Salary : $33,200
