What You'll Be Doing
Do you have a special set of accounting skills that you would like to put to good use? Would you like a job that provides you with a variety of tasks? Are you a detail-oriented self-starter? If you answered "yes" to these questions, Facilities, Design & Construction would like you on our team. We are looking for a Senior Accounting Technician that can learn quickly and pay close attention to details and procedures.
Candidates will use a general working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and accounting practices to:
Understand, interpret and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial payments
Prepare financial reports and analyze financial statements
Present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form
Research, identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions
Manage multiple projects and a heavy workload
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Communicate well with others
Be patient and provide clear thinking in times of high stress
Enjoy providing and/or consuming treats
Enjoy challenges!
About Our Team
Facilities Design & Construction manages the planning, design and construction of all capital improvement projects undertaken by Wake County Government. We also act as the bridge between the County Managers Office, the public, design consultants, and construction contractors. And, of course, we coordinate with other local governments, internal county departments, and private and nonprofit groups. We develop and create special places for our community and work to improve Wake County by making the ordinary, extraordinary. Our projects span the spectrum from building renovations and site improvements to large, complicated building and campus site development projects. While many of our projects do win awards for planning and design, our team’s main focus is on constructing high quality projects for the community.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
High school diploma or GED
Three years of job-related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Two plus years of experience in the Advantage Financial Suite or similar financial program
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
General working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and accounting practices
General knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems and software packages to create and maintain data
Ability to understand, interpret and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial records
Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyze financial statements
Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form
Ability to research, identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions
Ability to manage multiple projects and a heavy workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to communicate well with others
Ability to be patient and provide clear thinking in times of high stress
Attention to detail
Motivated self-starter
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Professional, Outlook, and Office 365
Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
About This Position
Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27602
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
Hiring Range: 23.20 - 28.42
Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.
