ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ST. GEORGE, SC) PT

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Dorchester County in South Carolina is seeking a part-time Clerk to perform clerical accounting duties and maintain fiscal records for the Treasurer Department. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include processing accounts receivable, handling mail, collecting tax payments at the front counter, posting receipts, reconciling statements, and performing general clerical tasks. Some flexibility in hours is required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical accounting duties in support of maintaining accounting records for the Treasurer Department.
• Processes accounts receivable and resolves discrepancies with departments.
• Assists with stuffing and mailing correspondence including receipts to taxpayers; inputs mail and updates addresses.
• Collects tax payments at front counter and processes receipts and deposits.
• Posts payments to accounts and verifies balances; assists in reconciling bank statements and accounts.
• Maintains and balances cash drawer and handles checks and credit card transactions.
• Enters data for accounting records and other department reports.
• Answers telephones and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.

Skills

Clerical skills

Accounting basics

Data entry

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Accounting (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of routine-to-moderately complex clerical work in the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and other department records; to perform a variety of other accounting and clerical tasks as assigned; and to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for the Treasurer Department.
• Process accounts receivable for assigned accounts; communicate with departments to resolve discrepancies and expedite the process as necessary.
• Assists with stuffing and mailing out correspondence including receipts to taxpayers. Sorts, time stamps, and opens mail; inputs and processes daily mail in computer for bills, payments and activity; updates taxpayer address changes; keys in returned mail information.
• Process mail upon receipt.
• Collects tax payments at front counter (real estate, vehicle, business, boats, motors, and aircraft) brought into office by taxpayers; receipts and deposits various monies, which may include County taxes, fees, fines and other payments; and keeps area clean.
• Processes and posts payments to appropriate accounts; verifies account balances.
• Assists in reconciling bank statements and accounts.
• Maintains and balances cash drawer; balances checks and related credit card transactions.
• Enters data for accounting records and reports prepared by co-workers and/or received from other departments.
• Manages assigned Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) decals.
• Answers the telephone; provides requested information; forwards call to appropriate staff person; and greets and assists office visitors.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various financial, legal and/or administrative documents.
• Performs general clerical duties as required including, but not limited to, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, processing mail, etc.
• Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.

Four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licences:

None.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted require or demands.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

E.O.E

Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.