Accounting Clerk

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the accounting team with various tasks, including preparing journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. The Accounting Clerk plays a key role in data entry, maintaining the accuracy and organization of financial information, enabling smooth financial operations within the organization. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting software are essential for success in this role.

Your role in action:

• Perform data entry tasks to maintain up-to-date and accurate records.
• Utilize accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel) for various accounting functions.
• Prepare reconciliations of assigned accounts to maintain updated and accurate financial records.
• Perform general clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and document management.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reports
• Assist with organization, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Accounting Clerk or similar role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) processes and Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis
• Experience with QuickBooks or other software used for financial management
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #1355.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.