Accounting Specialist II
Work Type
Other
Position Number
00621
Salary
$45,864-$48,157
Closing Date
October 28, 2023
Posted October 13, 2023
Agency Name
Scotland County Department of Social Services
Work County
Scotland
Job Contact
Monnie English
910-277-2501
Job Location
1405 West Boulevard
Laurinburg
North Carolina
28352
Job Description
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.