Accounting Technician III

Accounting Technician III

SOCIAL SERVICES              

SALARY  $37,318.00-$55,093.00 Depending on Experience

Caldwell County Department of Social Services envisions a community where every person feels included, supported, and valued and every action we take intentionally contributes to the ongoing improvement and strengthening of our community.  We strive to create a positive impact and are committed to ensuring the safety and improving the welfare of every citizen we serve. 

If you are committed to supporting our mission and want to be a part of our dynamic workforce driven by teamwork and support to improve the lives of every person we encounter, we would love for you to come join our team!

Caldwell County offers competitive salary along with a benefit package that can be tailored to suit your family’s needs. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Accounting Technician III performs  a variety of accounting functions in a departmental accounting program. Employees in this class report to the Assistant Business Officer. Work requires knowledge of the state and county laws and policy.  The accounts and records maintained by the Accounting Technician III are subject to periodic audit and review by State Auditors and local auditors

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PERFORMED

• Monitor and Maintain Donated Funds expenses
• Balance subsidiary ledgers and financial reports to general ledger for Donated Funds
• Prepare Vendor contracts
• Research and coordinate with Finance Department payable and receivable discrepancies
• Backup to Child Resources Foster Care and Adoption Assistance payables / receivables
• Backup for Trust Accounts
• Manage agency vehicle fleet use and maintenance

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices
• Considerable knowledge of established governmental and departmental budgeting and bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations to the maintenance of financial records
• Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyses of financial statement
• Ability to supervise and instruct subordinate personnel in record keeping and other clerical work. 
• Ability to supervise and instruct subordinate personnel in record keeping and other clerical work. 
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge and skill in accounting software applications
• Possess good math skills
• Possess good communication skills including the ability to write legibly and accurately.
• Ability to organize work, follows instructions, makes good decisions, achieve unit goals.
• Proficiency in use of computers, calculator, copy machines, telephones and other office equipment.
• Ability to abide by rules of confidentiality and be respectful of clients and coworkers.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations to the maintenance of financial records

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and four years experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business administration may be substituted for the required experience; or a two year degree in business administration or accounting from a community college or business college may be substituted for three of the four years experience; or completion of a one year course including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for two years of the required experience.) Special Note- This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class but may not be applicable to all positions.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Care
• Sick & Annual Leave
• 12 paid Holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Longevity
• Retirement (401K, 457, Tax Deferred Programs)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Parental leave