Accounting Technician II

It is the mission of Gaston County ACCESS Central Transportation to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and of Gaston County by providing timely, cost efficient, high quality, general public and human service transportation. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $18.56 to $22.04. The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform. Processes accounts payables and journal entries as needed. Compiles departmental purchase receipts and back-up documents and allocates costs to accurate account codes for P-card expenditures on a weekly basis/as needed. Maintains the Certificates of Insurance records and spreadsheet for ACCESS vendors and provides updated policies to the legal department. Prepares accounting documents, financial reports and forms for accuracy and completeness. Maintains fund tracking spreadsheets for ACCESS Grant disbursements and expenditures. Completes monthly/quarterly claims for NCDOT and submits to Transportation Administrator for review prior to deadlines. Finalizes purchase transactions for ACCESS using a company P-Card as directed by leadership. Tracks department inventory and coordinates with department leadership to assess the need for supplies. Confirms allowable purchases, verifies account balances and consults with leadership to receive approval prior to purchasing. Purchasing can include supplies, meeting/training materials, travel/training bookings etc. Assists with coordinating Transportation Advisory Board meetings by sending notices/reminders, preparing agendas, documenting minutes and presenting billing updates. Prepares and maintains detailed and/or confidential records and files. Serves as a back-up for daily deposits and provides deposit documentation to county finance. Perform any related work as required or assigned. High School Diploma Two years of experience in accounting clerical work. Special knowledge, abilities, skills, physical requirements, and other factors: Proficient in Excel Word & Ten key. Ability to analyze financial information. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.