Accounting Technician

Location:  Bismarck, ND

Terms:  Full time / Non-exempt / Full Benefits

Application Deadline:  December 11, 2024

Burleigh County Benefits:  Burleigh County offers a fully paid NDPERS pension plan, 95% premium paid Health Insurance coverage through BCBS of ND.  We also offer $25,000 life insurance coverage and additional insurance coverage options.

About the Role:  Under the supervision of the Auditor/Treasurer, performs accounting duties in the administration and maintenance of accounts payable and credit card processing procedures. 

Candidates Requirements: 

• Associates degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or business, and four (4) years of accounting, bookkeeping, or budgeting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in accounts payable. 
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite or products, specifically, Excel and Word in order to efficiently perform the administrative tasks assigned to this position. 
• Requires knowledge of administrative processes, procedures, or methods, and work experience with considerable knowledge, skill, and attention to detail. 
• Requires a high degree of written and verbal communication skills and great customer service skills. 
• Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision. 

Primary Job Duties: 

1. Responsible for administering and maintaining all functions of the county's accounts payable processing system. 
2. Conduct internal audits of all invoices, and credit card charges to provide credit card controls for all departments to assure accuracy for the payment process. 
3. Process applications, requests, and claims for individuals seeking information or help regarding the county's credit card system, transfer information from the credit card system to the county's accounting system. 
4. Monitor authorized credit card usage in all departments to assure activities are performed in accordance with credit card usage policies, and procedures. 
5. Apportion invoices as needed; print and distribute checks for payment; and assist with gathering data for budget development. 
6. Responsible for scanning and transferring paper invoices and documents to digital format for online storage. 
7. Receive and refer telephone calls, assist members of the public, verify deeds, collect tax payments, assist with elections, complete and process various applications and documents, and other general clerical duties. 
8. Collect money, issue receipts, balance and reconcile accounts, maintain and disburse funds. 
9. Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite of products, specifically, Excel, Word, and Outlook to complete the daily tasks associated with this position. 
10. File, retrieve, interpret information, and prepare reports from records. Distribute reports to employee deductions and employee benefit payments. 
11. Post payroll entries to include ACH transfers and other general ledger entries relating to employee deductions and employee benefit payments. 
12. Perform other duties as required or assigned.