Accounting Technician

Finance Section, Business Operations Division

This position coordinates, monitors, reviews, and authorizes all Accounts Payable activities for the agency. This includes functions related to payments to foster homes and daycare providers, payment of other accounts payable invoices, issuance of internal checks from various accounts, requesting reimbursement through multiple accounts receivable processes, execution of contracts and contract amendments, and timesheet processing. This position is also responsible for completing journal vouchers, responding to outside audit/verification requests, and other special projects as needed. This position performs quality assurance checks on the tasks completed by all line level finance staff and assists with training of the tasks as needed. This position has contact with the Agency staff and the County Finance staff relative to encumbrances, expenditures, and purchasing practices; State fiscal staff as well as State program staff relative to fiscal reporting and compliance issues; County auditors as well as outside auditing firms, agencies, and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in business administration may be substituted for four of the five years experience; or completion of a one or two-year business course in an accredited community college or business school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping or accounting may be substituted for two and three years of the required experience, respectively. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and five years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices. Knowledge of and ability to explain, and apply the provisions of the standardized accounting practices adopted by the State Government. Ability to assist in the interpreting and analyzing accounting data and applying and analysis to the departmental or institutional needs and determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws; assist in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of related contract agencies, departmental staff, and the general public; communicate effectively in the oral and written form. Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets is preferred. This employee must display sound judgment as work is performed with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal. The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Law enforcement background check is required. This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related tattoos and body piercing. Educational transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status." If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. MISSION The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life. VISION We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life. Our Core Standards & Values A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.

Benefits

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.