Harris County Toll Road Authority
Public Safety Account Payable Clerk
Harris County Toll Road Authority, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Public Safety Account Payable Clerk – Harris County Toll Road Authority
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Position Description: Under close supervision, the Accounts Payable Clerk works closely with the Manager of Public Safety Administration to carry out all accounts payable tasks for the Public Safety and Operations Division of the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). The position is responsible for entering purchase requisition requests, creating receipt IDs, and maintaining the receiving form system and process to ensure compliance with Harris County accounts payable policies and procedures. The Accounts Payable Clerk should possess strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounts payable procedures and related software, and strong organizational and time‑management skills, contributing to accurate records, timely processing, and overall operational efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Enter all purchase requisitions, payment requests, and expense reimbursement requests for the Public Safety Division into the County's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Submit purchase order cancellation requests to the Harris County Purchasing Department.
Create and review receipt IDs for all receiving forms completed by the Public Safety Division, ensuring accuracy of account coding and required authorizations.
Assist with communications, inquiries, documentation requests, and follow‑up items between Accounts Payable and other divisions, as well as with the Harris County Auditor's Office and Purchasing Department, to ensure timely processing and resolution.
Other Duties This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. Minimum one (1) year of clerical experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate details and changes as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work under instructions from supervisors and managers. Strong desire to learn and be a team player.
Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills; ability to reason and solve problems independently.
Intermediate user in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Physical Demands NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualification.
General Information Position Type and Typical Hours: Typical hours are Monday through Friday on a full‑time capacity, with exact hours varying according to departmental and agency needs. Weekend and holiday work may be required, depending on operational demands.
Work Environment: A normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature controls, and furnishings is provided.
Reporting Relations: Reports To Position: Manager, Public Safety Administration. Supervises Positions: N/A.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications, the position may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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Position Description: Under close supervision, the Accounts Payable Clerk works closely with the Manager of Public Safety Administration to carry out all accounts payable tasks for the Public Safety and Operations Division of the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). The position is responsible for entering purchase requisition requests, creating receipt IDs, and maintaining the receiving form system and process to ensure compliance with Harris County accounts payable policies and procedures. The Accounts Payable Clerk should possess strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounts payable procedures and related software, and strong organizational and time‑management skills, contributing to accurate records, timely processing, and overall operational efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Enter all purchase requisitions, payment requests, and expense reimbursement requests for the Public Safety Division into the County's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Submit purchase order cancellation requests to the Harris County Purchasing Department.
Create and review receipt IDs for all receiving forms completed by the Public Safety Division, ensuring accuracy of account coding and required authorizations.
Assist with communications, inquiries, documentation requests, and follow‑up items between Accounts Payable and other divisions, as well as with the Harris County Auditor's Office and Purchasing Department, to ensure timely processing and resolution.
Other Duties This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. Minimum one (1) year of clerical experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate details and changes as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work under instructions from supervisors and managers. Strong desire to learn and be a team player.
Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills; ability to reason and solve problems independently.
Intermediate user in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Physical Demands NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualification.
General Information Position Type and Typical Hours: Typical hours are Monday through Friday on a full‑time capacity, with exact hours varying according to departmental and agency needs. Weekend and holiday work may be required, depending on operational demands.
Work Environment: A normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature controls, and furnishings is provided.
Reporting Relations: Reports To Position: Manager, Public Safety Administration. Supervises Positions: N/A.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications, the position may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Equal Opportunity Statement Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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