Senior Accounting Technician

About the role

The Department Fiscal Operations Section is a vital hub of financial activity, made up of three key units: Disbursements, Billing and Receivables, and Grants. As a Senior Accounting Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our fiscal engine—processing detailed accounts payable transactions based on fiscal policies and procedures with precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices, requisitions, receiving reports, and contract encumbrance payments
• Manage trust client accounts and prepare and post payments using an automated financial system
• Manage vouchers and process payment requests related to trust clients' essential needs
• Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies
• Prepare fiscal reports and reconcile multiple trust accounts
• Process fiscal year-end transactions and provide technical assistance and fiscal training
• Other duties include cross training and special projects

Requirements

A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.

About Our Team

Wake County Finance strives to be recognized as an innovative leader in Government Finance, by utilizing leading-edge technology to improve business processes, provide timely and accurate financial information and enhance fiscal accountability. The department supports and partners with other County departments and external organizations to provide efficient, effective customer service to residents, vendors and employees.

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of job-related experience

Beyond the Basics

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• At least four (4) years of accounts payable experience in County or State Government
• Three (3) or more years of accounts payable experience managing Social Security Organized Payee accounts or other multiple fiscal accounts
• Experience and proficiency working knowledge of financial data entry programs/software

How We'll Know You're 'The One'

• Knowledge of best practices and generally accepted accounting principles
• Solid multitasking skills delivering accurate, deadline driven results in a fast paced environment
• Sharp problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, determine solutions and deliver timely resolutions
• Adaptable to change and able to take on additional duties, including project assignments
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities and solid organizational skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a solid record of delivering customer service excellence

What Makes Wake Great

• Equal Opportunity Statement
• Background Check Statement
• Emergency Service Worker Statement