Accounting Specialist II 118000008

The primary purpose of this position is to service as Manager over the Administrative/ Fiscal Management Division and its support staff under the general leadership of the Business Officer.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs managerial and high-level supervisory duties in support of Business Officer in managing the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the Health Department.
• Monitors and reconciles departmental revenues.
• Monitors department expenditures and consults with Business Officer regarding transfers and revisions.
• Manages clerical and accounting support functions of the administrative office of the Health Department.
• Coordinates the hiring of temporary staff for clerical and medical positions.
• Manages and tracks fixed assets. 
• Generates/amends all agency contracts
• Compiles detailed financial information and complex reports.
• Manages the security badge systems for the Health Department.
• Assists Business Officer in preparation of the Health Department's state and local budget, annual Medicaid cost analysis reports and various audits.
• As a member of the Management Team for the Health Department, this position attends monthly Management Team meetings.
• Analyzes administrative/financial problems and makes recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures.

Employee is a subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response by the health director.  

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework and one year of accounting experience; or a two-year degree in accounting from a business school or community college and three years of accounting or auditing experience; or graduation from high school and six years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced level.
 
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.  

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to explain and apply the provisions of standardized accounting practices adopted by County Government. 
• Ability to interpret and analyze accounting data and apply that analysis to the Health Department’s needs and determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, county officials, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form; coordinate and supervise the work of others. Position requires thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.

Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.  

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
  
For more information, please click here.

Salary : $63,429