Fiscal Technician II

Cobb County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County Government is seeking an Accounts Support Clerk to assist department Administrators, handle posting and updating financial records, and ensure accurate monthly reconciliation and reporting. The role also involves processing purchases, invoices, and vendor payments, and providing responsive customer service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with vocational accounting training and at least two years of bookkeeping experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED supplemented by vocational or technical training in accounting or a related field.
• Two years of experience in bookkeeping or maintaining financial records.
• Ability to use Excel and data entry skills.
• Willingness to participate in county events.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies to ensure accurate monthly reconciliation and reporting.
• Assist co-workers with complex situations and provide training on procedures and databases.
• Perform customer service duties: answer calls, greet visitors, provide information on department services.
• Enter financial information into computer systems and post/update records.
• Track purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices; ensure timely vendor payments.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Customer service

Accounting procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accounting-related training

Tools

Financial databases

Job description

This position will be responsible for supporting departmental Administrators. This position will handle investigating and resolving account discrepancies, to ensure accurate monthly reconciliation, financial reporting and compliance with established accounting procedures. This position will also participate in various county events.

This position requires completion and passing of an Excel and a Data Entry skills test to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email after the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet the qualifications for this position.

Assists co-workers with complex situations or problems and provides technical expertise and assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of financial databases.

Performs customer service functions; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and assists individuals; provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues; distributes, processes, and/or assists customers with completion of various forms/documentation; and responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

Enters financial information into a computer in order to process transactions and update records: performs routine posting and accounts maintenance functions; responds to requests for account information.

Tracks purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoices on computer; assures that vendors receive payment in a timely manner and investigates any outstanding purchase orders, invoices or inquiries from vendors, employees or others.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required supplemented by vocational or technical training in accounting or a related field; supplemented by two years of experience in bookkeeping, maintaining financial records or related field.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.