Accounting Technician II

Cumberland County • 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to work interchangeably with other Accounting Technician II positions, to request and analyze reimbursement of appropriate expenses from various sources using appropriate supporting documentation and to manage contracts and grants. This position will assist Accounting Technician I positions as needed 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Three years experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office.
• General knowledge of the application of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to standard accounting transactions.
• General knowledge of established governmental and departmental budgeting and bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other government employees.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Ability to pass a law enforcement background check.
• Willingness to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
• Adherence to the Cumberland County Department of Social Services dress code policy, including specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a one or two year business course in an accredited community college or business school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for two and three years of the required experience respectively.

Responsibilities

• Request and analyze reimbursement of appropriate expenses from various sources using appropriate supporting documentation.
• Manage contracts and grants.
• Assist Accounting Technician I positions as needed 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.
• Receipt funds and write internal checks from any of the four internally maintained bank accounts (General Assistance, Public Assistance Refunds, Special Funds, Payee).
• Perform other duties as assigned to include duties related to emergency and/or disaster situations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED