Accounting Technician

Person County Schools•Roxboro, NC

57d

About The Position

The Accounting Technician provides critical support to both the Finance and School Nutrition departments through payroll processing, bookkeeping, accounts payable, purchasing oversight, and administrative support. This position ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, and smooth daily operations across multiple programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
Prior experience in bookkeeping, payroll, or accounts payable strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general financial software.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Payroll Support Review and adjust employee timesheets.
Import daily absence data.
Monitor and update leave balances.
Prepare field trip driver pay quotes.
Reconcile and process payments for supplemental insurance policies.
Process supplemental insurance enrollments.
Reconcile employee annuities and process vendor payments.
Prepare deduction reports.
School Nutrition Program Support Import student data from Infinite Campus
Remove withdrawn students from Meals Plus
Import Direct Certification reports
Update school nutrition managers’ timesheets
Ensure all daily records are properly closed for the month
Review monthly participation reports and correct discrepancies
Review Edit Check Reports, identify errors, and document explanations
Review receipts and collection reports for accuracy
Verify all deposits by school and reconcile with Meals Plus entries
Review over/under amounts and follow up with managers as needed
Invoice outside parties for meals served
Review and key invoices
Order office supplies and repair parts for School Nutrition operations
Front Desk Support Serve as backup for receptionist as needed
Purchasing Support Manage purchasing cards, including monitoring activity and reconciling monthly statements.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor