Bookkeeping Manager Cameron County - 3.7 Brownsville, TX Job Details Full-time From $53,016 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Life insurance Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Report preparation Accounting systems Motion processing Phone inquiries Court record maintenance Management Account maintenance 5 years Filing Mid-level Legal motion preparation Check processing Financial records management Financial record maintenance Daily transaction recording Data entry Compliance support tasks Deposits Handling account queries Court report preparation Associate's degree Accounting error correction Accounting Bank deposit preparation Audit support Financial compliance

Full Job Description Bookkeeping Manager Salary:

118 - $53,016.00 minimum salary or as per Compensation Policy Promotional Method. (Effective October 1, 2026) Purpose of Classification Performs supervisory work in support of assigned bookkeeping, accounting programs or financial function. Duties include receiving accounting documents; entering data into automated financial systems, verifying data and processing transactions. Positions in this class perform routine account reconciliation and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer accounting questions; and maintain accounting documents and records. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Creates, maintains, balances and finalizes registry of the court; ensures that the Collections Department remains in compliance with Senate Bill 1863; monitors official documents pertaining to funds deposited in the Registry of the Court. Submits motion/order to district court for disbursement of funds when minors turn 18 years old; creates, maintains, balances and finalizes registry of the court. Secures money/checks, certificates of deposit; prepares letters to bank to open/close accounts as per court order, judgment, etc.; prepares excess funds report; Assists in the preparation of the monthly collections report to auditors and commissioners' court; assists the county auditor when required in seizure cases involving money to be returned Assists clerks at counter when accepting new petitions/questions/telephone calls; reports escheat funds to state Calculates, posts, and/or enters data into the financial management system; reviews preliminary reports; verifies data entry's accuracy; identifies and initiates needed corrective actions; and submits transactions for system processing. Reconciles and/or balances assigned accounts; prepares journal entries; and prepares and/or files a variety of records, form, and materials which document and support accounting transactions and program activities. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field; supplemented by five (5) years of experience performing bookkeeping and/or fiscal control work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

ADA Compliance Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.

Benefits:

Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including:

Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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