Administrative Assistant

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Credit Card Reports/Verification/Reversals Auditing & Process Certified Payments, and other financial transactions Audit Unpaid Vouchers Create & Process Daily Deposit Mail out of Letters to Un-cleared Check Holders Bank Reconciliation Exceptions Deposit of Overage Funds Process Change Requests Maintain Financial Records Retention/Scanning Assist in Processing Collections/Compliance Copier meter readings Assist in special projects as assigned by County Clerk Track and deposit Travis Events Committee funds Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of clerical experience including cash handling and customer service; two (2) years preferred. Prior experience working in a financial capacity. Basic math and spelling skills required. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong computer and data entry skills. Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and problem-solving to interact effectively with vendors, employees, agencies, and elected officials. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position. Ability to independently complete tasks under pressure and meet deadlines. Overtime may be required. Valid Texas Driver License and continuous proof of vehicle insurance. STARTING SALARY: $15.30 hourly, Up to 29 hours per week CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr