ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (LOCATION - SUMMERVILLE, SC

Duties

• Performs a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for the Treasurer Department.
  • Processes accounts payable for assigned accounts; communicates with vendors and County personnel/officials regarding invoices; resolves discrepancies and expedites the accounts payable process as necessary; generates accounts payable checks; and processes voided checks.
  • Affords assistance with stuffing and mailing out installment books and receipts to tax payers.
  • Sorts, time stamps, and opens mail; inputs and processes daily mail in computer for bills, payments and activity; updates taxpayer address changes; keys in returned mail information.
  • Processes payments made via Drop Box.
  • Collects tax payments at front counter (real estate, vehicle, business, boats, motors, and aircraft) brought into office by taxpayers; receipts and deposits various monies, which may include County taxes, fees, fines and other payments; and keeps area clean.
  • Processes and posts payments to appropriate accounts; verifies account balances.
  • Assists in reconciling bank statements and accounts.
  • Enters daily deposits, withdrawals and journal entries into general ledger/computer.
  • Maintains and balances cash drawer; balances checks and related credit card transactions.
  • Enters data for accounting records and reports prepared by co-workers and/or received from other departments.
  • Maintains vendor records.
  • Manages assigned Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) decals.
  • Answers the telephone; provides requested information; forwards calls to appropriate staff person; and greets and assists office visitors.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
  • Processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various financial, legal and/or administrative documents.
  • Performs general clerical duties as required including, but not limited to, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, processing mail, etc.
  • Affords assistance with clerical duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in accounting, bookkeeping, secretarial science or a closely related field.
• At least two (2) years of related work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Work Environment: Safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.
• EEO: Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
• Benefits: Includes healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and workplace benefits.