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0000008909.ACCOUNTANT II.HHS-FIN ADMIN GRANT
Dallas CountyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
About the role
Performs complex accounting transactions to analyze, research, and review financial information.
1. Analyzes, reconciles, and tests general ledger data for various statutory or county funds.
2. Processes correction journals to general ledger and multiple subsidiary ledgers, reviews transfers, interfaces, and other financial updates for posting.
3. Provides training and special assistance to staff, as needed.
4. Analyzes payables and receivables recorded against budgetary accounts and prepares necessary journal entries or requests necessary budget adjustments.
5. Completes statutory or standard county reports.
6. Approves accounting functions of selected clerk.
7. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or in a job related field of study. One (1) year of additional work related experience.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be familiar in the areas of bank deposit, general ledger reconciliation, transfers, and account payables and receivables. Must possess excellent customer service, communication, and analytical skills. Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Skilled in 10-key by touch.
Juvenile Department:
“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting at a computer.
2. Processes correction journals to general ledger and multiple subsidiary ledgers, reviews transfers, interfaces, and other financial updates for posting.
3. Provides training and special assistance to staff, as needed.
4. Analyzes payables and receivables recorded against budgetary accounts and prepares necessary journal entries or requests necessary budget adjustments.
5. Completes statutory or standard county reports.
6. Approves accounting functions of selected clerk.
7. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or in a job related field of study. One (1) year of additional work related experience.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be familiar in the areas of bank deposit, general ledger reconciliation, transfers, and account payables and receivables. Must possess excellent customer service, communication, and analytical skills. Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Skilled in 10-key by touch.
Juvenile Department:
“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting at a computer.
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