Accounting Technician II

Gaston County Government; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Government is hiring for an accounting clerk within the ACCESS Central Transportation division in Gastonia, NC. The role requires proficiency in Excel, Word and Ten key, with two years of accounting clerical experience.

You will handle accounts payable, journal entries and grant-related claims, and support purchasing and reporting tasks. Candidates must sit for long periods, and pass a background check and drug screen if selected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, Word & Ten key.
• Two years of accounting clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payables and journal entries; compile vendor receipts and allocate costs.
• Prepare accounting documents and financial reports; track grant disbursements and expenditures.
• Finalize purchase transactions using a P-Card; monitor inventory and coordinate approvals.
• Assist with coordinating Transportation Advisory Board meetings; prepare minutes and billing updates.
• Maintain detailed records and files; support daily deposits and related duties.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Ten key

Job description

It is the mission of Gaston County ACCESS Central Transportation to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and of Gaston County by providing timely, cost efficient, high quality, general public and human service transportation.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $18.56 to $22.04.

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Processes accounts payables and journal entries as needed. Compiles departmental purchase receipts and back-up documents and allocates costs to accurate account codes for P-card expenditures on a weekly basis/as needed. Maintains the Certificates of Insurance records and spreadsheet for ACCESS vendors and provides updated policies to the legal department.
• Prepares accounting documents, financial reports and forms for accuracy and completeness. Maintains fund tracking spreadsheets for ACCESS Grant disbursements and expenditures. Completes monthly/quarterly claims for NCDOT and submits to Transportation Administrator for review prior to deadlines.
• Finalizes purchase transactions for ACCESS using a company P-Card as directed by leadership. Tracks department inventory and coordinates with department leadership to assess the need for supplies. Confirms allowable purchases, verifies account balances and consults with leadership to receive approval prior to purchasing. Purchasing can include supplies, meeting/training materials, travel/training bookings etc.
• Assists with coordinating Transportation Advisory Board meetings by sending notices/reminders, preparing agendas, documenting minutes and presenting billing updates.
• Prepares and maintains detailed and/or confidential records and files.
• Serves as a back-up for daily deposits and provides deposit documentation to county finance.
• Perform any related work as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma
• Two years of experience in accounting clerical work.

Special knowledge, abilities, skills, physical requirements, and other factors: Proficient in Excel Word & Ten key. Ability to analyze financial information. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.