What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist I position at McKenzie County, ND?
Salary : $25.78 Hourly
Location : Courthouse - Watford City
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400029
Department : Auditor / Treasurer
Opening Date : 11 / 12 / 2024
Description
The Accounting Specialist I provides support for accounts payable; updating spreadsheets; posting transactions to a ledger; and office administration duties. This position reports to the Chief Deputy Auditor and is located in Watford City, ND. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM. Level and salary commensurate with experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs a variety of accounting functions, which includes : reconciling accounts; preparing accounting schedules; accounts payable; processing invoices; coding and entering information into a database; and performing related tasks
- Enters a variety of financial information for the Auditor / Treasurer's Office, including analyzing, coding, and journalizing financial activities
- Completes, tracks, and / or maintains a variety of records, logs, ledgers, and files; files documents as needed. Researches and resolves a variety of difficult problems independently through review of multiple records
- Assists in month end balancing
- Oversees township reports
- Oversees governmental transparency portal and ensures monthly data uploads are completed
- Assists with the coordination of election administrative duties
- Interacts daily with members of the public, in person, by phone, or by email
- Aids in resolving citizen and customer issues
- Other duties as assigned for business need
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone and fax; maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medical
Single : 100% paid for employees
Single Child(ren) : $269.28 monthly
Family : $397.80 monthly
Dental
Single : 100% paid for employees
Family : $16.98 monthly
Vision
Single : 100% paid for employees
Family : $4.32 monthly
Vacation Time
0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year
3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year
6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year
Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year
Sick Time
4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year
Retirement
Main Plan - Employee contributes 3%, County matches 13.26%
Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%
Flex Accounts
Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,300.00 annually for medical expenses
5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses
Life Insurance
McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
Other
Deferred Income - 457B
Similar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.
Supplemental Insurance
MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.
Salary : $3,300 - $22,500