What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk II position at Lexington County Sheriff's Department?
Salary : $44,969.60 - $51,729.60 Annually
Location : Lexington, SC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 24-00012
Bureau : Administration
Division : Finance
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer : The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Job Purpose
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about numbers? We're seeking an Accounting Clerk II to join our team and play a vital role in managing the daily and monthly financial operations that keep our department running smoothly. If you enjoy collaborating with vendors, maintaining precise records, and solving financial puzzles, this position offers the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment where your contributions matter.
- Use your skills to make an impact by supporting the financial integrity of our organization.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
What You'll Do
As our Accounting Clerk II , you'll be responsible for a variety of essential financial tasks, including :
You'll also help maintain office efficiency by organizing files, ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines, and supporting various financial and administrative projects.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We need someone who brings a mix of expertise, professionalism, and enthusiasm to the role. Key qualifications include :
Additionally, you should excel at building effective relationships, paying attention to detail, and adapting to new challenges.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
This is a primarily sedentary role, involving light physical effort such as sitting, typing, and occasional walking or standing.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Lexington County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including : health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness incentive health reimbursement account, deferred compensation, and more.
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Health Insurance
The County of Lexington provides medical insurance for its employees through a county funded Employee Health Care Plan. There are multiple coverage plans available for the employee to choose from, depending on his / her personal coverage needs. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered.
The following semi-monthly rates apply :
Employee Only $35.00 - $88.50
Employee and Child(ren) $62.00 - $257.50
Employee and Spouse $135.50 - $242.00
Employee and Family 162.00 - $410.50
Employee Wellness Center
The County of Lexington provides a Wellness Center for its employees and their dependents who are covered under county health insurance. The staff of the Health and Wellness Center is licensed to diagnose, treat and prescribe for a wide variety of common illness and injuries at no cost to the employee and their covered dependents, when participating in the Gold or Silver Health Insurance Plan. There is a small co-pay if employees choose the Bronze Health Insurance Plan. Check out Marathon Health at
Dental Insurance
The County of Lexington provides dental insurance for its employees through the county's plan. There are two coverage plans from which the employee can choose, depending on his / her personal coverage needs. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered.
The following semi-monthly rates apply :
Employee Only $3.11 - $3.58
Employee and Child(ren) $8.52 - $31.98
Employee and Spouse $9.28 - $10.67
Employee and Family $14.69 - $35.57
Vision Insurance
The County of Lexington provides vision insurance for its employees through the county's plan. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions.
The following semi-monthly rates apply :
Employee Only $3.75
Employee and Child(ren) $7.75
Employee and Spouse $7.60
Employee and Family $11.80
Life Insurance
The County of Lexington provides life insurance for its employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost to the employee, with a benefit amount at 1.5 times the employee's basic annual earnings, up to $50,000.
Additional coverage on the employee or his or her dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction.
Retirement
All full time employees of the county participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation
Employees are eligible to participate in the South Carolina Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K or 457. The amount deposited is determined by the employee and participation is optional. This is a tax-deferred savings program and is handled automatically by payroll deduction.
Overtime
Employees who are eligible for overtime are paid overtime at the rate of 1.5 times his or her regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime will be calculated at any hours worked over 40 hours in one week for non-exempt personnel.
Education Incentive Pay
Employees receive educational incentive pay for completing degrees in pre-approved courses of study at approved accredited institutions.
Gym Membership
Gym memberships are available to all employees at a highly discounted rate to the employee, made possible through the efforts of the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation.
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Annual leave is accrued at the rate of 10 days per year for employees with less than five years of service with the county; 15 days for 5-10 years of service; and 20 days for 10 or more years of service. Sick leave is accrued at 12 days per year.
Do you have at least an associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field?
Do you have at least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related financial role?
Please describe your experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related financial role. Include specific tasks you've performed, such as processing invoices, reconciling accounts, or preparing financial reports.
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Salary : $44,970 - $51,730
