COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR - ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist under close supervision performs clerical accounting functions in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Reconciles accounting spreadsheets and bank accounts, posts information to general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payments and cash receipts, and prepares accounting reports.

May carry out clerical accounting functions related to the collection of delinquent tax accounts or court fine and fee accounts to bring into compliance with the various property tax or criminal justice system laws, requirements and regulations.

The Accounting Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor, Manager. This is a non-supervisory position and may have contact with vendors, other County of El Paso Departments, Elected Officials, Department heads, entities that provide services to the County, contractors, city government offices and various school districts, the general public and other county employees.

Minimum Requirements : Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include knowledge of financial systems; basic accounting principles; processes of accounts payable and receivable; Texas Local Government Code; laws, regulations, methods, and processes associated with treasury activities; related banking operations and practices; of financial record keeping methods, terminology and processes; basic accounting, money handling; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skill / Ability to make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately; interpret and apply appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; prepare reports; to post data, balance and reconcile accounts; and perform accurate calculations; plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display a high degree of self-motivation; understand report writing and statistics; time management; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; use various types of scanner; us 10-dey calculator; learn coding; operate standard office equipment which may include computers and calculators; communicate, read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; use computerized accounting systems; prepare data in proper format for data entry; understand and maintain financial accounting files or other record systems; recognize and correct computational errors; accurately compare, post and transfer numbers; understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and classifications; prepare routine and special financial reports; communicate effectively by phone or in person; learn County accounting systems; understand the various accounts payable division processes; have organizational skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving; have computer skills to include spreadsheets and word processing programs ;time management skills to meet deadlines; multitask and work under time constraints; operate general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; be dependable and self-motivated; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check.

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance :

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team-oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence

El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following :

HOLIDAYS : 16 holidays per year as recognized.

VACATION : Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE : Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.

MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES : Military Leave 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.

MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS : Plan Costs Biweekly Rates

MEDICAL Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $238.07 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $5.24 EE & Spouse - $142.39 EE & Children - $99.89 EE & Family - $233.31 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.14 EE & Spouse - $139.49 EE & Children - $97.85 EE & Family - $228.55 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.04 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $223.79

CORE PLAN No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $358.61 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $34.98 EE & Spouse - $221.88 EE & Children - $171.46 EE & Family - $351.44 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $34.26 EE & Spouse - $217.35 EE & Children -$167.96 EE & Family - $344.27 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $337.09

RETIREMENT : Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.

LIFE INSURANCE : Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY : The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY : The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE : Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM : Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM : The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT : Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) : Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER : The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.