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BCSO Accounting Technician III

Buncombe County Government
60 Court Plaza (County Courthouse), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026
💰 $56,000/yr($50,000/yr$56,000/yr)

About the role

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on February 16, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on February 16, 2026.

 

 

Job Title:  BCSO Accounting Technician III

 

 

Department: 

 

 

External Hiring Range: 25.00 - 28.87

 

 

Compensation Grade: 2005

 

 

Pay Range: $22.51 - $32.46

 

 

Posted Internally and Externally

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. Purpose of the position:

This position performs moderate accounting and administrative work associated with the receipt and disbursement of

departmental funds.

II. Essential Functions of the position:

  • Perform standard accounting functions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, auditing, purchasing, payroll, and general ledger.
  • Maintain records; create reports; perform account reconciliations and prepare related deposits, invoices, payments, work sheets, cash balances, proofs, and schedules as appropriate for assigned area of responsibility.
  • Analyze data and prepare periodic and annual expenditure, revenue, budget, and other reports; assist in the preparation of required annual financial statements.
  • Evaluate standard fiscal transactions, procedures, and practices, and determine and initiate appropriate action.
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries, provide information and technical assistance with regard to accounting information and transactions.
  • Participate in the workflow of the office to meet deadlines; ensure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain clear, accurate and complete logs, files and records and provide reports to management staff as requested.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

III. Typical Work Schedule:

  • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is essential
  • *Note: This position has been identified as an emergency essential position and as such employees in this position may be needed to work, including after-hours, weekends and during a public emergency (to include but not limited to: floods, ice storms, disease outbreak, terrorist attack, etc).

IV. Supervision Received:

  • Receives supervision to perform established duties; operates within specific policy guidelines.

standard practices or procedures allow employee to proceed independently to perform routine work; work frequently checked while in progress and reviewed upon completion.

  • Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities: None
  • V. Decision Making and Problem Solving:
  • Most problems are routine or predictable in nature, may make minor adjustments to work methods or procedures to identify solutions that exist within current work processes, procedures or systems.
  • VI. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, terminology, methods, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of established governmental and departmental bookkeeping practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations to the maintenance of financial records.
  • Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyses of financial statements.
  • Last Reviewed: September‐2023
  • Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, word, PowerPoint, Access) at the intermediate level.
  • VII. Organization Conformance Standards for all positions:
  • Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
  • Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines; Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
  • Demonstrate the County’s core values through performance and conduct. This expectation extends beyond the workplace and County systems to include off-site, and off-duty conduct that undermines an employee’s creditability
  • as a representative of the County; Cond

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