Accounting Specialist III

Catawba County Finance is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounting Specialist III to join our team. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining vendor files, processing check runs, and assisting with compliance for sales and use tax, 1099s, and escheats.

We offer a flexible work schedule within a collaborative, supportive environment that values accuracy, integrity, and exceptional customer service. If you’re an experienced accounting professional who enjoys balancing precision and problem-solving with great people skills, we invite you to apply!

• Process payments and fulfill obligations to vendors for goods and services provided to the County, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures
• Audit invoices submitted by departments, verify account information, and process weekly check runs (checks, ACH, and EFT)
• Maintain vendor records in the ERP system, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with IRS and state requirements
• Monitor outstanding checks and purchase order balances; assist departments in resolving discrepancies and correcting posting errors
• Verify sales and use tax calculations, and prepare and file monthly Sales & Use Tax reports
• Process and reconcile monthly reports for contractors’ taxes, school districts, and procurement card transactions
• Prepare and process annual 1099s and escheats reports
• Serve as a resource for vendors, employees, and departments regarding payments and account status
• Support other functions within the Finance Department as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting and 1 year of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR
• Associate's degree in Business Administration or Accounting and 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles with emphasis on Accounts Payable
• Understanding of IRS and state requirements for new vendors, sales and use tax, and escheats
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and Word
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and customer service skills
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• This is considered sedentary work, which requires sitting most of the time and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

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Salary : $45,221 - $56,526