Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician I

The Accounting Technician I performs technical accounting and bookkeeping work in support of the centralized finance department. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling financial records, assisting with payroll, and preparing required reports for state and federal agencies. Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.

Example of Duties

• Financial Recordkeeping — Prepare and maintain journals, ledgers, and accounting records.

• Bank Reconciliation — Reconcile bank statements; prepare cash receipt and disbursement journals.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable — Process invoices, payments, and receivables; assist with external reporting.

• Payroll Processing — Process payroll, maintain payroll records, prepare tax reports, and complete year-end tasks (W-2s, longevity payments, ESC reports).

• Section 8 Housing Program Support — Enter and verify financial data; assist with required submissions.

• Travel Voucher Review — Review travel reimbursements for accuracy and compliance.

• Fixed Asset Maintenance — Maintain fixed asset records; assist with inventories and purchase orders.

• Data Entry & Reporting — Prepare spreadsheets, code accounts, maintain files, and support mandated reporting.

• Additional duties will be required as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• Familiarity with modern office procedures and accounting software.

• Ability to operate computers, perform accurate data entry, and use spreadsheet and accounting programs.

• Strong ability to compile figures, detect errors, and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, vendors, and clients.

• Associate degree in Accounting from an accredited college OR

• High school diploma plus one year of accounting experience,

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thank you for your interest in the Western Piedmont COG! We are in the process of reviewing all applications, and if we need any additional information, we will contact you.

Western Piedmont Council of Governments is a member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System. This entitles you to a defined benefit at the time of retirement if you are vested with at least five years of employment. Members contribute 6% of gross compensation each month. This is a before-tax deduction. Western Piedmont Council of Governments contributes an actuarially determined percentage of the gross payroll of members each month.

Western Piedmont Council of Governments contributes 5.2% of each employee's salary to the employer-sponsored retirement plan of the employee's choosing. Additionally, WPCOG will match up to 4% of each employee's salary for a total possible employer contribution/match of 9.2%. Western Piedmont Council of Governments pays 100% of an employee's health and vision coverage (employee only). The current plan is a high-deductible health plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Contributions to the H.S.A. are made pre-tax through payroll deduction. Western Piedmont Council of Governments pays 100% of the following premiums:

• Life Insurance- $100,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dental Insurance-Employee and Family
• Short-Term Disability(Weekly Indemnity)
• Long-Term Disability

Western Piedmont Council of Governments provides for the following payroll deduction and retirement options:

• NC 457 Retirement Plans, which have loan provisions
• NC 401(k) Plans, which have loan provisions
• Local Government & State Employees' Credit Union payroll deductions
• Additional voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance

Western Piedmont Council of Governments provides the following provisions:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick leave accrues at 1 day per month (8 hours).
• Annual leave accrued on a sliding scale:

Years of Aggregate Service - Earned Hours PerMonth - Earned Days PerYear

5 years or less - 10 hours - 15 days

5+ years, less than 10 years - 12 hours - 18 days

10+ years, less than 15 years - 14 hours - 21 days

15+ years - 16 hours - 24 days

Longevity Pay is subject to annual appropriations by the WPCOG Board and may be reduced proportionately to the schedule below based on budget amounts. Paid in both July and November.

Years of Aggregate Service - Longevity Amount - Years of Aggregate Service - Longevity Amount

Less than 1 Year - 0.5% - 10 - 14 years - 1.75%

1 - 4 years - 1.0% - 15 - 20 years - 2.0%

5 - 9 years - 1.5% - 21+ years - 2.0% + 0.5% added each year (maximum of 2.5%)