Finance Accounting Technician II (11110)

: Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical accounting duties involved in the preparation, review, and maintenance of financial and statistical records that may include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, and/or cashiering; and preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries relating thereto and other duties as assigned.

: - Processes invoices, purchase orders, and other payment claims for all Craven County departments.

• Matches purchase orders and printed checks with invoices.
• Distributes checks to departments or processes to be mailed.
• Gathers, checks, and tabulates data used in the preparation of records and reports.
• Prepares journal entries for multiple departments.
• Generates receipts and deposits for funds received from a variety of schools or County agencies and the mail, records revenue codes on each deposit in Tyler Cashiering.
• Maintains and reconciles various ledgers, reports, and account records.
• Performs general clerical duties, including typing, maintaining files and records, and processing mail per the State Retention Schedule.
• Assists customers, departments, and employees by providing fiscal information, explaining procedures, answering questions, and resolving problems or complaints.
• Maintains files, takes messages, and answers questions
• Prepares daily, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports of a fiscal or accounting nature, as directed.
• Routinely uses Microsoft Excel to track and maintain financial data.
• Provides technical information and instruction to departmental personnel regarding procedures and methods involved in processing transactions.
• Collects payments over the counter and by mail.
• Maintains and balances assigned cash drawers and prepares daily cash deposits as required.
• Scans and prepares invoices for Accounting Technicians when able.
• Review incoming invoices to determine if they have been processed/paid before providing them to Accounting Technicians.
• Updates Craven County Finance website with up-to-date reports for public viewing.
• Assists Payroll Administrator in preparing W2s, 1099s, and 1095s annually.
• Assists in yearly reversion of Property to State Accounts.
• Serves as the Safety Coordinator and attends all monthly safety meetings.
• Serves as the backup for Asset Management, Surplus, and Disposition.
• Assists with the implementation of Tyler Cashiering.
• Assists with the training of Tyler Cashiering.
• Assists with the implementation of Tyler Payments.
• Assists with the training of Tyler Payments.
• Attends weekly Munis implementation/training meetings
• Assists in gathering documentation for yearly audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience

: Two-year degree with a major in accounting or business and experience as an accounting technician in a progressively responsible fiscal environment, preferably in a governmental operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of standard office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles and procedures of fiscal record keeping.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles; and
• Knowledge of principles and techniques used in dealing with the public.
• Ability to operate Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel and knowledge in Munis is a plus;
• Ability to type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Ability to learn the procedures and functions of the assigned position.
• Ability to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative and departm ntal policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn to tabulate, record, and balance assigned transactions accurately.
• Ability to work under supervision within a well-defined framework of standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and the County necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to perform general clerical accounting work, including maintaining appropriate files and compiling information for reports.
• Ability to respond to public and County personnel questions regarding policies and procedures for assigned areas.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manage work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.
  
  

Additional Information

: May be required to serve during times of disaster