Accountant I or II - Public Works

Job Description:

Accountant I or II - Public Works

Description

Description

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our accounting team. We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Working for Charleston County helps you achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

This position performs technical accounting, financial recording, and analysis duties; performs directly related work as required.

GRADE: Accountant I (PROF/01) $54,308 - $61,172 (Estimated Annual Salary)

GRADE: Accountant II (PROF/02) $60,840 - $68,515 (Estimated Annual Salary)

This position will be filled at a level dependent upon qualifications of the successful applicant.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the day-to-day accounting for Charleston County Public Works. To include, but not limited, to accounts payables and receivables; preparation and monitoring of annual budget; project, category, and fund reconciliations; cyclical reporting; identification and execution of needed journal entries and/or budget transfers.
• Ensure the accounting systems are operating correctly, correct incorrect entries and research and resolve problems as they arise.
• Respond to questions, comments, and requests from employees, elected and appointed officials and citizens in a courteous, timely manner.
• Provide needed information and demonstrations for how to perform certain work tasks related to specific departmental accounting functions.
• Keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
• May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Associate Degree from an accredited institution, Bachelor’s Degree, or proof of successful completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting (200 level) course preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Minimum Requirements: Five (5) years or more of experience in Accounting, preferably within a local government; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Skilled in operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; Able to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary:

$54,308.00 - $68,515.00 Annually