What You'll Be DoingWake County Health and Human Services is looking for a
Senior Accounting Technician to join their team!
The Budget and Finance Section is comprised of four units: Billing and Receivables, Budget Management, Contracts and Procurement, and Program Integrity.
The Senior Accounting Technician within the Contracts and Procurement Unit performs a high volume of detailed accounts payable transactions according to fiscal policies and procedures. Reviews and processes invoices, travel reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, cash deposits, contract encumbrance, processes payments for trust clients as well as reporting for SSA. Interacts with various County departments (supervisors, front-line staff, team members) and merchant vendors as well as performs other duties as assigned.
Essential functions include:
- Review and process a high volume of invoices, requisitions, receiving reports, monthly and quarterly board stipends, intradepartmental charge allocations, and contract encumbrance payments, via an automated financial system
- Review and process payments from client trust accounts
- Maintains client trust accounts
- Research and resolve various accounts payable discrepancies
- Prepare fiscal reports
- Reconcile multiple accounts
- Process fiscal year-end transactions
- Provide technical assistance and/or fiscal training
- Other duties include cross training, and special projects
NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.
About Our TeamWake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - High school diploma or GED
- Three years of job-related experience
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) - Proficient working knowledge of financial data entry programs
- At least four (4) years of accounts payable experience in County or State Government
- Accounting experience
- Intermediate proficiency and three (3) years Microsoft Office experience
- Experience in conducting fiscal training sessions and/or audit reviews
- Advanced problem-solving skills
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Knowledge of best practices and generally accepted accounting principles
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines and produce accurate work
- Strong organizational skills
- Expertise in identifying errors or issues, obtaining relevant information, relating, and comparing data from different sources, determining possible solutions, and effectively resolving issues in a timely manner
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving/Decision Making
- Excellent team player
- Ability to adapt to change and willingness to incorporate other duties, such as project assignments
- Excellent customer service
About This PositionLocation: Human Services Center Somerset Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hiring Range: 23.20-28.42
Market Range: 23.20 - 33.63
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/25/2024
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
