Between $42k and

$52k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Cherokee County $45k - $83k Per Year Second Assistant Auditor

CHEROKEE COUNTY

Occupation:

Accountants and Auditors

Location:

Rusk, TX - 75785

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/30/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

10/03/2026

Expires:

11/12/2026

Agency Job ID:

27

Job #: 17074856

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) Age

18 and up Typing Speed

40 + wpm Language

English, Very Well Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Hours

40 Hours Per Week Shift

Day Shift Benefits Help for .

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A CHEROKEE COUNTY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IS REQUIRED - MAY BE OBTAINED ON THE WEBSITE OR BY AN EMAIL RESPONSE TO THIS POSTING

•Position Summary Process payables weekly from all County departments. Perform accounting functions and clerical duties. Essential Functions of the Job Retrieve invoices from e-mail and check online portals for invoices/payments Overseeing of purchase orders and pairing with invoices Answer phone and assist callers Daily sorting/coding of invoices for data entry/processing of accounts payable Print out credit card statements (3), fuel usage report and lease payments online Prepare monthly invoice for Child Abuse payment and Department of Public Safety phone reimbursement Process mental health payments to other counties, send invoices with ownership to Texas Department of Criminal Justice and gather/make copies of payments to County Court-at-Law Judge, Masters fees and lawyers to Treasurers office Verify payments against statements received from vendors Research payments Send tax-exempt certificate to vendors and maintain credit applications Maintain Indigent Defense documents for yearly reports and file reports on-line (IDER) Process Microsoft Word documents Interface with county department heads and vendors Purchase postage for mail machine and prepare monthly usage report for journal entry, on 9/30 year-end each year run funds available for the audit Schedule pick up of shred for the 3rd floor of courthouse Reconcile Law Education Fund with breakdown of expenses for each office (monthly) Run Open Payable Report monthly in Tyler Tech (monthly) Additional duties and responsibilities Additional duties as directed by County Auditor Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions Knowledge of Tyler Tech, Microsoft Word and Excel 10-key skills (computer and calculator) Accounting skills Documentation and record-keeping skills Ability to interact with public and other county departments Ability to work closely with County Treasurers staff Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments Knowledge of county and state purchasing laws, policies and procedures Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Work Environment Work will be performed indoors Some distractions from traffic in/out of the office Low-level noise from printers, dehumidifiers, and air/heating units Physical Requirements Ability to lift file boxes (up to 25 lbs.) Extended periods of sitting Recommended Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field preferred Training in bookkeeping and accounting Training in Microsoft Word and Excel Office experience Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main, Rusk, TX, 75785, by fax to (903) 683-1186 or email. Application may be obtained from the web at www.co.cherokee.tx.us and click on Jobs, or email hr@cocherokee.org to request.