Senior Accountant
Harris County Department of Education
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the preparation, review and accuracy of payroll, accounting and general ledger processes. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Responsible for the preparation, review and accuracy of payroll, accounting and general ledger processes. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business related field from an accredited university
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) using proper English grammar
- Ability to effectively utilize computers, operate calculator and other office equipment as required
- Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet established deadlines
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Five years accounting experience
- Supervise payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions.
- Provide excellent customer services to all users regarding all business functions (accounting, accounts payable, and payroll).
- Maintain complete and systematic records of financial transactions for HCDE.
- Ensure that financial transactions are recorded in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers.
- Maintain physical and computerized files of Business Services documents and records.
- Review computerized edits and reports to assure accuracy of records.
- Ensure that controls are in place to safeguard assets (checks/cash).
- Ensure that payroll and accounts payable staff is provided training each year.
- Prepare and update payroll and accounts payable processing procedures and manuals.
- Coordinate payroll schedules and processes with the Human Resources division.
- Coordinate the upgrade and contact with accounting software vendors.
- Approve non-cash entries into the financial records, including journal entries.
- Review and approve requests for payroll and accounts payable manual checks.
- Review outstanding purchase order reports for fiscal year-end rollover.
- Participate in the annual audit process.
- Provide administration and budget managers with explanation of financial information as necessary.
- Ensure that all payroll and accounts payable reporting are accurate and in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Make recommendations concerning financial affairs of HCDE.
- Be well acquainted with Board minutes and other records used as business office references.
- Serve as liaison with the depository bank.
- Ensure payroll tax deposits are submitted in a timely manner.
- Process quarterly reports.
- Process TRS reports monthly.
- Coordinate all general ledger activity, including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist the Senior Director in developing annual training classes and materials for payroll and accounts payable processing.
- Keep the Senior Director informed of activities in assigned areas of supervision.
- Serve on the Business Services division leadership WOW team.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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