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.

 

 

DEPARTMENT:       

 

Information Services & Technology

DATE POSTED:         

   

January 22, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

 

February 05, 2025

HIRING RANGE:

 

$50,219 - $72,000

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40009301

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, (37.5 hrs)

 

 

 

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:

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