Public Finance Operations Specialist

Johnson County Kansas; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government seeks a Financial Operations Technician to support accounting transactions, payroll processing, and reporting. You will reconcile cash, invoices, and vouchers, prepare reports, and assist in budget-related tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.

Role emphasizes attention to detail, data analysis, and effective communication with staff and departments. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years in bookkeeping or accounting,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years in bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative functions with record keeping.
• Attention to detail; ability to interpret data and write formal recommendations.
• Basic math and accounting skills; intermediate spreadsheet, beginner word-processing, and beginner financial systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, reconciles, and processes accounting transactions for approvals and reporting.
• Communicates with internal/external contacts to resolve discrepancies and clarify policies.
• Prepares reports and assists with opening/closing fiscal periods and budgeting documents.
• Maintains files and records; compiles information for management use.
• Supports payroll tasks: timesheets, payroll discrepancies, data entry, paychecks, attendance records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Administrative functions

Analytical skills

Research skills

Data interpretation

Mathematical skills

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Time management

Project management

Confidentiality

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Financial management/information systems

Job description

Johnson County Government seeks a Financial Operations Technician to support accounting transactions, payroll processing, and reporting. You will reconcile cash, invoices, and vouchers, prepare reports, and assist in budget-related tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.

Role emphasizes attention to detail, data analysis, and effective communication with staff and departments. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years in bookkeeping or accounting,