Cumberland County, NC
Accounting Technician I Job at Cumberland County, NC in Fayetteville
Cumberland County, NC, Fayetteville, NC, United States
Salary: $40,886.59 Annually
Location : 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202402323
Department: Social Services
Division: Business Operations
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 105
Position Overview
Potential for Telework/Remote options may be considered based on training, quality assurance, performance, and/or business needs.
** Open Recruitment Until Filled**
Position(s) located in the Finance Section, Business Operations Division.
Examples of Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to work interchangeably with other Accounting Technician I positions, to process all invoices related to the various program areas and operating expenses of the agency, two group homes, and the Care Center Shelter for victims of domestic violence and to receipt funds and write internal checks from any of the four internally maintained bank accounts (General Assistance, Public Assistance Refunds, Special Funds, Payee). This position will perform other duties as assigned to include duties related to emergency and/or disaster situations as needed For the internal bank accounts, this position is specifically responsible for receipting, posting and depositing monies received for various purposes. This includes US Treasury checks, Work Release checks, Child Support checks, and all other agency checks that come through the DSS Finance Office. This position uses QuickBooks to maintain computerized general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers for all Internal Funds accounts and issues approximately 500 checks monthly. Preparation of daily bank deposits and monthly reconciling of accounts for reports is also required. This employee should enjoy working with numbers and work expeditiously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. All internally maintained bank accounts are subject to annual and periodic audits by the agency and county staff.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from a high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Completion of a one-year business course in a business school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for the required experience.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to standard accounting transactions. Working knowledge of established governmental and departmental bookkeeping practices and procedures. Working knowledge of office methods and procedures. Ability to use posting, calculating, or adding machine in recording financial data or making in recording financial data or making computations. Ability to understand and apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records. Ability to verify accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness. Ability to prepare standard financial statements and reports from the books and records. Ability to assign and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-489-7434.
MISSION
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION
We envision our department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting-edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
Our Core Standards & Values
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
01
Do you have experience working the following areas? Check all that apply. Experience must be listed as "duties" on your application for consideration.
02
Do you have experience working with QuickBooks?
03
Do you have experience working with Tyler Munis financial software?
04
If you answered yes, please describe your experience working with Tyler Munis financial software.
05
Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Location : 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202402323
Department: Social Services
Division: Business Operations
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 105
Position Overview
Potential for Telework/Remote options may be considered based on training, quality assurance, performance, and/or business needs.
** Open Recruitment Until Filled**
Position(s) located in the Finance Section, Business Operations Division.
Examples of Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to work interchangeably with other Accounting Technician I positions, to process all invoices related to the various program areas and operating expenses of the agency, two group homes, and the Care Center Shelter for victims of domestic violence and to receipt funds and write internal checks from any of the four internally maintained bank accounts (General Assistance, Public Assistance Refunds, Special Funds, Payee). This position will perform other duties as assigned to include duties related to emergency and/or disaster situations as needed For the internal bank accounts, this position is specifically responsible for receipting, posting and depositing monies received for various purposes. This includes US Treasury checks, Work Release checks, Child Support checks, and all other agency checks that come through the DSS Finance Office. This position uses QuickBooks to maintain computerized general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers for all Internal Funds accounts and issues approximately 500 checks monthly. Preparation of daily bank deposits and monthly reconciling of accounts for reports is also required. This employee should enjoy working with numbers and work expeditiously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. All internally maintained bank accounts are subject to annual and periodic audits by the agency and county staff.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from a high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Completion of a one-year business course in a business school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for the required experience.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to standard accounting transactions. Working knowledge of established governmental and departmental bookkeeping practices and procedures. Working knowledge of office methods and procedures. Ability to use posting, calculating, or adding machine in recording financial data or making in recording financial data or making computations. Ability to understand and apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records. Ability to verify accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness. Ability to prepare standard financial statements and reports from the books and records. Ability to assign and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-489-7434.
MISSION
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION
We envision our department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting-edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
Our Core Standards & Values
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
01
Do you have experience working the following areas? Check all that apply. Experience must be listed as "duties" on your application for consideration.
- Accounts Payable - Data Entry
- Accounts Payable - Documentation Analysis
- Accounts Receivable
- Deposit Preparation
- Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliations
- Payroll
- Journal Entry preparation
02
Do you have experience working with QuickBooks?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have experience working with Tyler Munis financial software?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered yes, please describe your experience working with Tyler Munis financial software.
05
Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question