Accounting Technician

Macon County, Ga; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon County Board of Commissioners is seeking an Accounting Technician to provide financial, administrative, and clerical support for county government operations. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, payroll, budgeting support, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in related experience and must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years related experience in local government, finance, or accounting.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with officials and staff.
• Ability to learn and operate financial records systems and maintain general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Process and file accounts payable and monthly financial reports.
• Process and reconcile payroll for county employees and elected officials.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and maintain financial records.
• Enter information in financial systems and maintain general ledger.
• Generate manual checks for garnishments and insurance transactions; assist with front-office duties.
• Attend monthly Board of Commissioners meetings and record minutes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years related experience

Job description

Position Title:Accounting Technician
County or Business Name:Macon CountyBoard of Commissioners
Closing Date & Time:UNTILL FILLED

The Macon County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for the position of Accounting Technician for Macon County. This position is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support in the service of County government operations. This is a full-time position.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Processes and files all accounts payable, prepares monthly financial reports;


• Processes and reconciles payroll for County employees and elected officials;


• Assist in preparation of the annual budget;


• Enters all information in financial records systems, maintains general ledger;


• Produces manual checks for monthly garnishments, credit union, health and life insurance; administer financials transactions for EMS operations;


• Assist with duties for the front office;


• Attends monthly Board of Commissioners meetings, records minutes;

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by more than two (2) years related experience in local government, human resources, finance or accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate well and interact with other officials, departments and agencies and proficiently perform duties as assigned. Applicant will be required to pass a physical examination, drug and alcohol test and a criminal background check.

Macon County Board of Commissioners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap status.

Interested applicants should submit an application and three (3) references (contact information including address, phone, email, etc.) to the address below. Applications can be obtained online at www.maconcountyga.gov or from the Macon County Courthouse at 121 S. Sumter St. Oglethorpe, GA. 31068.

For More Information contact:
Macon CountyBoard of Commissioners
c/o Roselyn H Starling
P.O. Box 297 Oglethorpe,GA 31068