Finance Clerk: AP/AR & Ledger Support

Oconee County; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Oconee County is seeking an Accounting Technician to perform clerical and technical accounting functions to support the Finance Department. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory, invoicing, vendor management, e-payment processing, and tax handling, plus journal entries and general admin tasks.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience; strong math and confidentiality; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong math abilities and confidentiality with county records.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and inventory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts payable invoices for accuracy and budget coding.
• Enter and edit vendor information and create vendor numbers.
• Enter vouchers in accounting software for payment.
• Assist in analyzing and maintaining county capital assets.
• Respond to inquiries for accounts receivable or payable questions.
• Assist external auditors with year-end closing tasks.
• Prepare spreadsheets for Accounts Payable and related items.
• Manage county mailroom and distribute interdepartmental mail.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department.
• Process and pay sales and use tax monthly.
• Perform journal entries and post to the general ledger.
• Communicate remittance addresses with vendors and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Team player

Organizational skills

Verbal/written comms

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Oconee County is seeking an Accounting Technician to perform clerical and technical accounting functions to support the Finance Department. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory, invoicing, vendor management, e-payment processing, and tax handling, plus journal entries and general admin tasks.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience; strong math and confidentiality; proficient with Microsoft Office.