Fiscal Technician II - Extension Services

Cobb County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks an Accounting Clerk to support department Administrators, investigate and resolve account discrepancies, and ensure accurate monthly reconciliation and reporting in line with accounting procedures.

The role requires passing an Excel and Data Entry skills test; details will be emailed after applications meet qualifications. The position may involve participation in county events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED supplemented by accounting-related training and two years of bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to perform work with accuracy in financial records and reports.
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist departmental Administrators and resolve account discrepancies for reconciliation and reporting.
• Provide customer service, answer calls, greet visitors, and assist with department services.
• Enter financial data, post transactions, and maintain records in financial databases.
• Track purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure timely payments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Financial databases

Education

High School diploma or GED with accounting training

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. The assessment will close on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Please note, failure to complete this assessment will result in elimination from 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.