Job Description

Position Overview

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This position ensures that all accounts payable tasks are executed properly. The employee is responsible for processing financial information and documentation pertaining to general ledger and other financial activities. Grade 21

Duties and Responsibilities

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Process financial information and documentation pertaining to general ledger and other financial activities. Assist in payables functions, duties include receive and validate invoices and requisitions, process invoices for vendor payment, establish and update vendor files, Process employee travel reimbursements, reconciles travel advances, and records journal entries. Calculate and enter data; balance reports; print and distribute checks. Communicate with vendors and other clients. Pay vendors that deal with the County; reimburse County employees who incur work-related expenses. Perform other related job duties as assigned. Process all documentation relating to payroll for County employees. Assist and provide information and documentation to auditors. Perform general administrative tasks. Prepare reports, compiles statistical administrative data, and performs research as needed. Assist with other general accounting and bookkeeping.

Education and Experience

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High school diploma or equivalent; seven (7) to ten (10) years directly related experience; or Associate's degree in business, accounting, or related field and three (3) to less than five (5) years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's Degree in business, finance accounting, or related field, and less than two (2) years directly related experience is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

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Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possess or ability to obtain Notary Public is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Knowledge of the field of cash and accrual accounting. Knowledge of fund accounting.? Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs). Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in mathematic calculations. Skill in utilizing such office equipment as a calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, and copier. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Ability to read and interpret policies, ordinances, rules, regulations and laws pertaining to City revenue collection and procurement procedures.? Ability to communicate with employees, taxpayers, citizens, etc.? in a professional manner. Ability to schedule own time such that deadlines are met in a timely and professional manner.? Ability to concentrate on details for extended periods of time to ensure accuracy.? Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.? Ability to explain complex accounting and financial procedures to laymen.? Ability to maintain confidentiality.? Ability to organize and communicate effectively. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.

Jackson County provides a robust offering of employee benefits including: employer paid medical and dental benefits, participation in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, paid leave (vacation, sick, and holiday), Employee Clinic, Wellness program, and supplemental benefit offerings.