Accounting Technician

Wilson County Government•South Wilson, NC

About The Position

The Accounting Technician performs intermediate-level accounting and administrative support functions within Wilson County’s Financial Services function. The role processes accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and is performed under the limited supervision of the Accounting Supervisor. The position also provides general office support, maintains financial records and files, assists auditors, and responds to customer and vendor inquiries. Work includes using standard office equipment and accounting, word-processing, spreadsheet, and file-maintenance programs.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree with coursework in accounting or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
Possess or be able to obtain a Notary Public license within one year of employment.
Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of state and local fiscal regulations, policies, and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of applying established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to governmental accounting transactions.
Considerable knowledge of record-keeping and reporting principles and practices.
General knowledge of terminology used in the department.
Ability to use office machines and computer-driven word-processing, spreadsheet, and file-maintenance programs.
Ability to apply accounting principles and relevant laws and regulations to preparing and maintaining fiscal and accounting records and reports.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative when applying standards to varied work situations.
Ability to use tact and courtesy when interacting with vendors and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to understand government accounting terminology and to perform required numerical calculations.
Ability to communicate by telephone and prepare, read, and understand correspondence, reports, forms, invoices, checks, and other financial documents.

Responsibilities

Perform accounts receivable functions, including setting up payment codes; researching, classifying, and verifying deposits and grant revenues or receivables; and entering and posting transactions.
Process and maintain accounts payable, including receiving, reviewing, and processing invoices and verifying documents for accuracy and completeness.
Process and post check information; run and verify reports; print checks and prepare them for mailing; and issue, void, or reissue payment checks.
Record and verify cash and check transactions and distribute payment documentation to appropriate departments.
Prepare and process money for deposit and prepare related receipts.
Prepare payment vouchers for monthly bills and process related forms.
Assist auditors by answering inquiries and retrieving records as requested.
Respond to customer and vendor inquiries and concerns, research and resolve complaints, provide financial guidance, and assist other departments with accounts payable activities or refer matters to the appropriate party.
Perform general administrative duties, including filing, typing, greeting visitors, and answering telephones.
Receive, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail as needed.
Order and maintain office supplies and maintain relationships with supply vendors.
Prepare and maintain files and records according to the retention schedule, and move or destroy files at year-end.
Perform other related work as required.