(FINANCE) Senior Finance Technician at Sampson County Government in Clinton, NC, USA

Job description

• Seeking a highly computer-savvy self-starter to provide critical digital and administrative support for our financial records (Pay Grade 66, starting at $41,640). This entry-level role is your chance to master modern financial systems and drive our organization's paperless transformation, offering a starting salary of $41,640 and major room for growth. If you thrive on precision, love working with digital workflows, and have a strong aptitude for accounting, we want you to grow with us.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled digital and administrative support, focusing on the preparation, maintenance, and integrity of financial accounts and records within our established system architecture. Work is performed according to standardized accounting practices, and related duties are assigned as the financial environment evolves.
• Applicants must be highly computer savvy, proficient in digital workflows and financial software, self-motivated, personable, detail-oriented in data reconciliation, familiar with contemporary accounting procedures, and possess excellent customer service skills for communicating with stakeholders.

Requirements

• This is an entry-level position that offers significant room for professional growth as the County moves forward with its digital transformation and paperless initiative. While a foundational understanding of the core concepts is beneficial, the primary expectation is a strong aptitude and commitment to learning and mastering new skills, which will be critical as this role evolves and expands over time.
• Foundational understanding or strong aptitude for learning Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Principles (GAAP) and departmental fiscal policies and procedures.
• The ability to quickly learn and efficiently utilize digital accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to post, reconcile, and maintain accounts with speed and accuracy.
• The ability to make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately for analytical review and variance identification.
• Working familiarity with applicable software packages and the ability to operate a personal computer and related office technology, with the expectation of developing high efficiency on the job.
• The ability to maintain files and financial records in a secure, paperless environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the general public.
• A minimum of an associate degree in a business field or a quantitative discipline supplemented by experience in an office setting is desired. Experience utilizing digital accounting platforms or data management tools is highly preferred. Applicants may be required to participate in skills assessment screening.

Skills

Required

• Highly computer savvy
• Self-motivated
• Personable
• Detail-oriented in data reconciliation
• Excellent customer service skills