Accounting Technician III

Brunswick County; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick County Health Services Accounting Division seeks an Accounting Technician III to manage accounts payable functions, reconcile accounts, and prepare fiscal records and reports. The role requires initiative and independent judgment to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and county requirements.

The position also backs up the Business Officer and supports budget development, state reporting, Medicaid Cost Settlement, audits, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Must exercise initiative and independent judgement, and attention to detail in ensuring accuracy of figures and data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use Word and Excel to prepare spreadsheets for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable functions and reconcile financial accounts.
• Prepare and maintain fiscal records and reports.
• Serve as trained backup to the Business Officer and assist with budget development and monitoring, state reporting, Medicaid Cost Settlement, and audit preparation.
• Provide training and operational support of fiscal staff.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Independent judgement

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

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.