BCSO Accounting Technician III - Full-time

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; Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task; responsible for managing matters affecting employment and completing personnel-related activities timely and according to County policy.
• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

• Associate degree in accounting or related field and two (2) year experience; or a High school or General Education Development Diploma (GED) and four (4) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Training and Experience: None

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: None

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary work requiring exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, handling, hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
• During a State of Emergency, and at the discretion of the County Manager, county employees may be called in for service.
• This includes both essential and non-essential personnel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and the County reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This job description does not create a contract of employment.

 

 

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.