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Accounting Clerk - Compliance & Revenue Division

Harris County -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Writing skills
High school diploma or GED
Documentation tools

Full Job Description

Position Description

General Summary:

The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking an administrative assistant to join our Compliance & Revenue Division which specializes in lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws that protect the interest of Harris County. Under the supervision of the Division Director, the legal assistant is responsible for performing delegated administrative tasks and works to achieve optimum efficiency and accomplish the goals of the Division and County Attorney’s Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilize the Compliance & Revenue Database for case management to open, close and update files as well as run reports as needed.
Manage a high call volume with the public.
Mail out demand letters for payment, as needed.
Provide general administrative and clerical support.
Produces high-quality and accurate work.
Demonstrate knowledge of job and required duties.
Maintain a work schedule that facilitates the needs of the organization.
Regularly communicate with the Division Director, attorneys, and other staff members.
Maintaining proficiency in internet resources.
Responsible for posting all revenue payments received in the Harris County Attorney’s Office and making sure all payments have been logged in and secured accordingly.
Collect the appropriate documents needed to post payments in Database.
Communicate with attorneys and paralegals to make sure revenue is allocated correctly.
Assist customers who come in to make payments by providing excellent customer care.
Making sure checks are routed to the correct Harris County Departments.
Deliver checks to the Harris County Treasurer’s Office, the Tax Office, the District Clerk’s Office, Juvenile Courts and JP Courts daily or as needed.
Work closely with customers, assisting them by providing balances on files and mailing out payment receipts, as needed.
Assist customers and clients in tracing checks, money orders or fees that have been paid at other County entities.
Maintain close communication with Harris County Clients.
Provide Compliance Database Reports to Harris County Auditors on a monthly basis.
Regular communication with Harris County Auditors.
Ensure and prepare monthly reports along with receipts to be presented and ready for internal Auditing.
Enter Fee Office Payments in Database as needed for different case types.
Review case reports with assigned Attorney for accuracy, on a monthly basis.
Responsible for sending out monthly reports to various county departments.
Assist attorneys in providing reports, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Supporting Job Application Documents:

Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references with their application.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
- Two (2) years of experience as a legal assistant OR
- Two (2) years of experience handling finance/accounting-related matters

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
Strong work ethic, great organizational skills, superb interpersonal and social skills, self-starter, responsible, and enjoys working independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Nitro PDF Software, and DEEDS.
Ability to problem solve, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

About the Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO):

Located in downtown Houston, HCAO serves as the chief civil law office for Harris County, Texas’s largest county. The office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and multiple emergency network agencies in civil legal matters. The office also provides legal advice and counsel to County elected officials, appointed officials, departments, and employees. With more than 300 attorneys and staff, the office handles a broad range of public law, including general counsel services, defensive litigation, affirmative and special litigation, employment, environmental enforcement, real estate, property tax, compliance and revenue, child protective services, disability and elder law, hospital district representation, communications and outreach, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. The County Attorney’s Office plays a vital role in protecting the legal interests of Harris County, advising public officials, supporting effective county operations, and serving the residents of Harris County through high-quality, ethical, and professional legal work.

About County Attorney Abbie Kamin:
Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Abbie Kamin to serve as County Attorney. She took office on June 15, 2026. Kamin is a native Houstonian, attorney, and public servant who has represented District C on Houston City Council since 2020. Prior to her service on City Council, she practiced law with a focus on general civil litigation and civil rights litigation, including work involving voting rights and Title IX matters. She also served as Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League’s Southwest Region and previously worked in Texas Legislature. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. County Attorney Kamin leads the office with a focus on effective legal representation, sound public administration, professionalism, and service to Harris County residents.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is an in office full-time position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.
Hours may vary based on the business needs of the HCAO.

Work Environment, Physical, and Mental Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment, and the individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.
This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, communicating with others to exchange concepts and information, problem-solving, decision-making, organization, the ability to read/write, and the ability to manage workplace stressors such as adversarial interactions.

Compensation:

The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidate’s qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.
In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*

Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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