Business Services Associate

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County is seeking a Business Services Associate II to support financial operations, processing a range of fiscal documents and maintaining records. The role requires strong attention to detail and experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, with capacity to handle clerical tasks and inquiries from staff and vendors.

The position, located in the Strategic Finance Division, will involve data entry, report preparation, and support for budget-related activities, with the

Qualifications

• Three years of bookkeeping, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, coding, processing, and maintaining purchasing requests, payment requests, invoices, and related documents.
• Reconciling financial reports against records.
• Filing and maintaining financial records, logs, and forms.
• Entering data from purchase requests, journal vouchers, service requests, work orders, invoices, and related documents.
• Performing clerical and receptionist duties.
• Responding to inquiries about payment, purchase status, and related information.
• Preparing reports related to financial activities; gathering data for budget preparation.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Strategic Finance Division has a Business Services Associate II vacancy. This position is responsible for performing fiscal support activities related to processing higher-level fiscal documents requiring knowledge and experience in the area of assignment.

Essential Duties

• Receiving, coding, processing, and maintaining a variety of purchasing requests, payment requests, maintenance agreements, invoices, accounts receivables, and/or other related documents
• Reconciling financial reports against records
• Filing and maintaining financial records, logs, and forms
• Entering information contained on purchase requests, journal vouchers, capital service requests, work orders, invoices, and/or other related financial documents
• Performing a variety of clerical and/ or receptionist functions, which may include typing, answering phones, filing, copying, faxing, opening and distributing mail, and/or performing other related activities
• Responding to inquiries from employees, vendors, and/or other interested parties regarding payment, purchase status, and/or other related information
• Preparing a variety of reports related to financial activities
• Gathering data and information in support of budgetary preparation activities
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level

Public Speaking Duties

• Communicating and engaging with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials.

Grade

The grade for this position is B211. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, AND
• Three years of bookkeeping, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

About Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.