Accounts Specialist

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Detention Center is seeking an Accounts Specialist to handle cashiering, revenue recording, and file maintenance. This role supports vendors, the public, inmates, and staff by phone and in person with strong data entry and accounting basics.

The position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication, serving as a trusted part of the finance team at the county detention center in Savannah.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College-level accounting or bookkeeping coursework preferred.
• At least 1 year of cashier, data entry, administrative support, or clerical experience.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience accepted.
• Clerical testing will be conducted during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashiering and basic accounting duties.
• Receive, record, reconcile, and deposit departmental revenues.
• Ensure proper receipt of fees and maintain records.
• Utilize communication and customer service skills in duties.
• Assist vendors, the public, inmates, and staff by phone and in person.
• Maintain accuracy in data entry, typing, and filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cashiering

Administrative support

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Filing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accounting coursework

Clerical experience

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with the Chatham County Detention Center by joining our team as an Accounts Specialist. This position offers an opportunity for those with a passion for accounting and administrative support to make a meaningful impact.

• Perform cashiering, administrative support, basic accounts processing, and financial recording duties.
• Receive, record, reconcile, and deposit collected departmental revenues.
• Ensure proper receipt of fees and maintain accurate records.
• Utilize your communication and customer service skills in performing all duties.
• Assist vendors, the public, inmates, and staff by phone and in person.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while performing data entry, typing, and filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• College-level course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or a closely related field, and
• At least one (1) year of cashier, data entry, administrative assistant, or general clerical experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process.