Nash County
Finance Technician II - Accounts Receivable
Nash County, Nashville, North Carolina, United States, 27856
Overview
Performs technical accounting tasks in support of the County's finance operations. Work involves applying established accounting or administrative procedures, principles of bookkeeping, and basic fund accounting to the review and processing of a variety of technical tasks which include accounts receivables and other financial documents. Work is characterized by use of automated accounting ledgers, registers, statements, vouchers, and other fiscal documents. Work includes journal entries, reconciling accounts or cash, processing accounts receivables, administering the Tourism Development Authority financial records in a separate accounting system, and compiling a variety of reports. Independence of action, judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by the Accounting Manager through conferences, accuracy and completeness of records and reports, and by independent audit of financial records. Responsibilities
Performs administrative duties to support the Finance Office. Process accounts receivable invoices for all Nash County Departments. Prepare and process check deposits. Perform data entry associated with accounts receivable. Entries for Jail accounts, TDA, line item transfers, budget amendments Processes all Positive Pay and Bank Exceptions Maintains postage and inventory on all postage machines. Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date. Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance. Communicate with Nash County departments for Accounts Receivable processing issues and updates. Prepares various accounting, financial, or fiscal statements, reports, or other supporting documents. Maintains and orders supplies for Finance. Keeps track of all payments and expenditures for Nash County. Maintains and keeps up to date filing for Finance Department. Computes and validates daily receipts for deposit for finance collections. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Produce monthly reports as required. Assist with month end closing and providing supporting documentation for audits. Maintain accurate historical records. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information. Backup for Accounts Payables. Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word for preparation of spreadsheets and reports. High degree of attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. Strong analytic abilities. General knowledge of MUNIS Financial System Knowledge of basic accounting. Strong time management and organizational skills. General knowledge of governmental laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices in accounting. Ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of a variety of financial information. Ability to use a technology for the maintenance of accounting and other fiscal records. Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare a variety of reports. Ability to verify accounting and other financial documents and forms for accuracy and completeness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to handle large volume of documents/information and process efficiently and timely. Ability to maintain confidential information. Prefer a minimum of three years of experience with accounts payable processing in an office environment and a minimum associates degree in business/accounting or graduation from high school with additional coursework in accounting or bookkeeping or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Performs technical accounting tasks in support of the County's finance operations. Work involves applying established accounting or administrative procedures, principles of bookkeeping, and basic fund accounting to the review and processing of a variety of technical tasks which include accounts receivables and other financial documents. Work is characterized by use of automated accounting ledgers, registers, statements, vouchers, and other fiscal documents. Work includes journal entries, reconciling accounts or cash, processing accounts receivables, administering the Tourism Development Authority financial records in a separate accounting system, and compiling a variety of reports. Independence of action, judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by the Accounting Manager through conferences, accuracy and completeness of records and reports, and by independent audit of financial records. Responsibilities
Performs administrative duties to support the Finance Office. Process accounts receivable invoices for all Nash County Departments. Prepare and process check deposits. Perform data entry associated with accounts receivable. Entries for Jail accounts, TDA, line item transfers, budget amendments Processes all Positive Pay and Bank Exceptions Maintains postage and inventory on all postage machines. Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date. Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance. Communicate with Nash County departments for Accounts Receivable processing issues and updates. Prepares various accounting, financial, or fiscal statements, reports, or other supporting documents. Maintains and orders supplies for Finance. Keeps track of all payments and expenditures for Nash County. Maintains and keeps up to date filing for Finance Department. Computes and validates daily receipts for deposit for finance collections. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Produce monthly reports as required. Assist with month end closing and providing supporting documentation for audits. Maintain accurate historical records. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information. Backup for Accounts Payables. Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word for preparation of spreadsheets and reports. High degree of attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. Strong analytic abilities. General knowledge of MUNIS Financial System Knowledge of basic accounting. Strong time management and organizational skills. General knowledge of governmental laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices in accounting. Ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of a variety of financial information. Ability to use a technology for the maintenance of accounting and other fiscal records. Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare a variety of reports. Ability to verify accounting and other financial documents and forms for accuracy and completeness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to handle large volume of documents/information and process efficiently and timely. Ability to maintain confidential information. Prefer a minimum of three years of experience with accounts payable processing in an office environment and a minimum associates degree in business/accounting or graduation from high school with additional coursework in accounting or bookkeeping or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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