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Gwinnett County

Business Officer - Part-time

Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243

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This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits. The Department of Support Services, Business Services Division, is searching for a candidate to fill a part-time Business Officer position. Incumbents perform professional level work in providing fiscal and administrative management support. Positions assigned to the Business Services Division may be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and reviewing items for the Board of Commissioners agenda and County Administrator approvals.

Essential Duties

Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, initiative, and ability to effectively work both independently and as a member of a team

Completing work, providing any necessary feedback, and processing approvals

Completing fiscal activities in compliance with established policies and procedures

Processing and reviewing a variety of transactions involving purchase orders, accounts receivables, invoices, accounts payable, contracts, and/or other related information while monitoring compliance with established policies and procedures

Researching, interpreting, updating, and maintaining a variety of records, databases, reports, and logs

Managing various audit functions such as payables, receivables, vendor payments, contract renewals, updating and initiating contract routing and completing recommendation letters

Position requires effective and professional communication (both written and verbal) with other members of the Support Services Department, external departments, and vendors

Developing training documents, guides, and presentation materials

Scanning, copying, and other similar functions

Public Speaking Duties

Employee will be required to perform public speaking functions typically for internal purposes such as training or presentations.

Other Job Requirements/Information

This position requires reliable transportation, as it involves regular travel between two work locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field and

Two (2) years of professional level accounting experience or

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

Financial experience including bookkeeping, payables, receivables, cash management, contracts, purchasing, customer service

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About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle

Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission

Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity : We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability : We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity : We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity : We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation : We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

Hiring Process

FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homelessness status, or any other category protected by law.

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