Accounts Specialist

Chatham County Government•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Chatham County Detention Center is seeking an Accounts Specialist to provide cashiering, administrative support, basic accounts processing, and financial recording. The role receives, records, reconciles, and deposits departmental revenues; ensures fees are properly receipted; and maintains accurate records. The Accounts Specialist assists vendors, members of the public, inmates, and staff by phone and in person, using communication and customer service skills while carrying out duties. Accuracy and attention to detail are important for data entry, typing, and filing. Other duties may be assigned. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, the employee may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. Selected candidates must complete clerical testing during the interview process. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer up to 10% above the posted minimum salary, based on their qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
College-level coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a closely related field.
At least one year of cashier, data entry, administrative assistant, or general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Complete clerical testing during the interview process if selected.
Use communication and customer service skills in performing duties.

Responsibilities

Perform cashiering, administrative support, basic accounts processing, and financial recording duties.
Receive, record, reconcile, and deposit collected departmental revenues.
Ensure proper receipt of fees and maintain accurate records.
Assist vendors, the public, inmates, and staff by phone and in person.
Perform data entry, typing, and filing with accuracy and attention to detail.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to work as part of a disaster operations team during emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, if required.