ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II-4009301

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs difficult professional and responsible administrative work as an assistant to a department head. Incumbent may be assigned specific program responsibilities or handle a variety of assignments; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over office or technical staff.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Directs purchasing program in a large department

• Monitors financial records and processes and prepares statistical and financial reports

• Coordinates preparation of annual budget and continuous monitoring

• Reads and analyzes technical reports and prepares summaries for review by the agency head

• Interviews persons calling at the agency head’s office and handles personally or refers problems to the proper person for attention

• Compiles monthly, annual and special reports

• Researches, analyzes and prepares reports on agency operations, methods and procedures

• Plans and organizes administrative activities such as clerical assistance, transportation and the purchase of supplies and equipment

• Reviews departmental invoices, vouchers and bills for payment

• Drafts responses to citizen inquiries and complaints for signature by the agency head

• Assists in the preparation and modification of grant applications and monitors departmental grant programs in operation

• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public or business administration; through knowledge of agency objectives, procedures and organization; ability to devise detailed procedures and methodology; general knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain; effective working relationships with officials, subordinates and other employees, and the general public; ability to prepare records and reports

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field and two years of personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management experience which includes six months of supervisory/lead worker experience

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer