Bookkeeping Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Technician III to join our team at Scotland County NC. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely management of financial records and reports.

• Inventory, purchase, and distribute supplies and equipment as needed for the agency with the approval of the supervisor.
• Manage payee accounts, ensure monthly bills are paid, allowances are provided, deposits are correct and posted accurately, and accounts are not overspent.
• Complete financial records and reports in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring expenditure and revenue data are provided to the county finance office in a timely manner.
• Report any information considered costly program errors and/or budgetary concerns to the supervisor, adhering to all internal controls and reporting any violations or concerns.
• Attend meetings as required to stay informed of changes in County, State or Federal regulations and/or policy, adhering to County, State, and Federal standards.

• Considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to explain, and apply the provisions of the standardized accounting practices.
• 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 representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

• Graduation from a high school including or supplemented by basic courses in bookkeeping or accounting and three years experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work in an accounting office.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans, and retirement programs. Our benefits package includes:

• A high-deductible health plan with a $3000 deductible (Single), including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a County contribution of $1000 annually.
• A dental plan providing for preventive services at 100%, with a $25 deductible for other services, and a County contribution of $14.47 per month for employee coverage.
• Voluntary plans arranged through Mark III Benefits, including AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans, Allstate Cancer, Texas Life Whole Life, and Superior Vision plans.
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans.
• $10,000 Basic Life insurance, with the option to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.
• Pension through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System, with a County contribution of 7.58% (law enforcement 8.25%).
• 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower, with a County contribution of 2.5% (3% for law enforcement) toward the 401(k) plan.
• Longevity pay for employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.