ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN- DSS

Wayne County, NC Wayne County, NC Wayne County Department of Social Services Build a career with us! Paid Health Insurance for employees | Dental | 401-K | Life Insurance | Vacation/Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays | Personal Observance Leave |Travel Reimbursement Position Title and No.:

Accounting Technician Unit:

Administration Grade/Salary Range:

67 AT $41,841.00 - $76,255.00 Starting $42,547.00

Posting Date:

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position will be performing essential accounting duties for Social Services programs. This position will research, analyze, and compile data and financial information for foster care. This position will provide backup support for preparing, keying, and transmitting invoices as well as timekeeping information. This position provides backup and assistance to the primary Computer Security Officer for DSS Employees. This position performs customer service duties including responding to telephone/email/in-person inquiries for information. This position will perform duties of a similar nature or level. This position performs work during emergency/disaster situation. This position is a notary public for the agency. This position must have experience using Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, etc.). This employee will learn and use Compass Pilot and Compass Appointments as required by position to do.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and three years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. (Completion of a one or two year business course in an accredited community college or business school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for two and three years of the required experience respectively.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

General knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to standard accounting transactions; general knowledge of established governmental and departmental budgeting and bookkeeping practices and procedures; general knowledge of office methods and procedures; ability to plan, organize and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel; ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other government employees; ability to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form; ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records. Must possess a valid NC Driver's license and have access to a personal automobile and carry the minimum amount of insurance as required by Wayne County Policy.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Only Online applications are accepted via www.waynegov.com. To be considered for employment, the application must be filled out entirely with all supporting documents attached. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work history of the application in its entirety.

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