Accounting Technician II

Gaston County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County ACCESS Central Transportation is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support accounts payable, journal entries, and grant tracking. The role emphasizes accuracy, cost control, and timely reporting for public services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and at least two years of accounting clerical experience; proficiency in Excel, Word, and ten-key is expected. The position requires sitting for long periods and a background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of accounting clerical experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Ten key.

Responsibilities

• Processes accounts payables and journal entries.
• Prepares accounting documents and financial reports.
• Maintains fund tracking spreadsheets for grant disbursements.
• Assists with coordinating Transportation Advisory Board meetings and prepares agendas.
• Maintains detailed and confidential records.
• Acts as back-up for daily deposits and provides deposit documentation.

Skills

Excel

Accounting clerical

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

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.