Order Entry/Accounts Payable Clerk - Road & Bridge

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!

• Enters requisitions for Road & Bridge into Lawson system to ensure purchase orders are issued and products delivered.
• Processes bills for Road & Bridge for payment. Verify merchandise was received and invoice matches purchase order.
• Opens and responds to all online maintenance request for service.
• Obtains information and issues pipe permits in order for the public to get driveways set.
• Tracks department expenditures for Road & Bridge and produces reports regarding expenses on items or detailed accounts.
• Identifies and corrects work related problems; Balances and reconciles accounts.
• Prepares department's monthly deposits.
• Takes and enters work orders for request for service for roadways, driveways and other county ROWs are kept in good working condition.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting/Business or 4 years job related experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• 1 year job related experience; accounts payable or payroll experience preferred.
• Excellent accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Good computer skills including Word and Excel; typing skills; 10-Key by touch preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $16.02 - $20.03 per hour based on qualifications

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 www.fbctx.gov/comply

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.