Accounting Clerk II

Salary: $40,662.00 Annually
Location : 1001 North Doolittle Rd., Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2026-03446
Department: Hidalgo County - Juvenile
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Civil Service Position:: No
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit resume with application.
Grade:: 08


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.
Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
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.
Assists with the preparation of financial statements and operating reports.
May assist in preparing the budget.
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 audit and approve field operating reports, vouchers, claims, invoices, requisitions, estimates, purchase orders, statements, and similar records.
May receive cash, prepare deposit slips, and maintain cash control records.
Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience
Two academic years from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting.

• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

One (1) year of experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles.

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.
Ability to accurately perform detailed numerical work.
Ability to make arithmetical computations, and to prepare financial and accounting records.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and 10-key calculator.
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01


Do you have two (2) academic years from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have one (1) year of experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of experience do you have in this field?
04


Have you ever had any type of certification revoked by a lawful authority of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution?

• Yes
• No

06


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?

• Yes
• No

07


Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a current valid Texas Driver's license and current liability insurance?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you currently have an Occupational Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question