Accounting Specialist II

Description   The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives.  As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.  The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.   DESCRIPTION OF WORK:   

• Work assignments include the supervision and coordination of a diverse variety of financial data in a number of areas which may include payrolls, budgeting, disbursing, cashiering, patient accounts, special vending funds, Medicare and Medicaid cost accounting/reports, grants accounting, contracts, trust funds, etc.
• Employees are generally responsible for managing the day to day financial program or assisting a higher level accountant or business manager.
•  Work may require contact with budget and other officials within and outside the organization.

  Examples of Duties   KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to explain, and apply the provisions of the standardized accounting practices adopted by the State Government.
• Ability to: interpret and analyze accounting data and apply that analysis to the departmental or institutional needs and determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws; establish and maintain effective working relationships with NC 00715 OSP 10/86 representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, and the general public; communicate effectively in oral and written form

  Typical Qualifications   PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework and one year of accounting experience;
• or a two-year degree in accounting from a business school or community college and three years of accounting or auditing experience;
• or graduation from high school and six years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced level.
• or an equivalent combination of training and experience

  Supplemental Information   SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Criminal Records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate;
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed;
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;
• Diplomas and degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions;
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.