Accounting Techinician

Brunswick County; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick County Health Services Accounting Division is seeking an Accounting Technician III to oversee accounts payable, reconcile accounts, and maintain fiscal records and reports. The role requires initiative and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Back-up support for the Business Officer and involvement in budget development are included. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in accounting and at least two years of AP experience, with strong skills in

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or similar field.
• Two years of experience in accounts payable.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel for reporting.
• Operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable functions.
• Reconcile financial accounts.
• Prepare and maintain fiscal records and reports.
• Support budget development and monitoring.
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping.
• Prepare deposits and related financial documents.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Accounting Technician III performs advanced technical accounting work within Brunswick County Health Services Accounting Division, with primary responsibilities for overseeing accounts payable functions, reconciling financial accounts, and preparing and maintaining fiscal records and reports. This position requires initiative, independent judgment, and strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of financial information and compliance with applicable federal, state, and county requirements. The role also serves as a trained backup to the Business Officer and provides support with budget development and monitoring, state reporting, Medicaid Cost Settlement, audit preparation, and the training and operational support of fiscal staff. Additional responsibilities include processing invoices and purchase orders, preparing deposits, assisting with payroll and timekeeping, maintaining financial tracking spreadsheets, and supporting other fiscal and administrative operations.

An associate degree in accounting or a similar field and two years of experience in the accounts payable field, preferably bookkeeping work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must exercise initiative and independent judgement, and attention to detail in ensuring accuracy of various figures and data.

Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare spreadsheets for reporting.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.