Accounting Technician

The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is currently seeking energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Accounting Technician. Situated in the beautiful rolling hills and mountains of western North Carolina, WPCOG is organized into seven departments including: Administration; Area Agency on Aging; Finance; Workforce Development; Community and Economic Development; Community and Regional Planning; and Regional Housing Authority.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT:

The Finance Department manages the agency’s pass-through funds totaling more than $14.7 million and supervises the intricacies of a $23 million budget, which includes 100 different contracts with local, state, and federal agencies and private firms.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Accounting technician prepares receivable and payable accounting records, processing various kinds of accounts and a variety of financial records by entering data into a computer which requires knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices. Essential duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Reconciles bank statements, prepares cash receipts and disbursement journals for various programs, and posts the general ledger for those programs.
• Prepares various records and reports, enters computer data, and verifies information concerning the COG Section 8 Housing program and assists with submission of financial reports to state and federal agencies.
• Performs payroll administration duties, making changes and running payroll from time sheets and records submitted for each payroll period; performs payroll period reports for tax payments to state and federal officials, year-end tasks associated with W-2 and staff longevity payments, quarterly ESC tax reports and fiscal year end tasks associated with budget and audit.
• Prepares various spreadsheets for payroll, accounts receivables and expenditures for use by program staff; assists in preparation of mandated reports from various state and federal agencies.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN l:

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in accounting, no experience required; or

Graduation from a standard high school with a minimum of one year of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

SALARY: The hiring range for this position is $43,927 - $54,909 depending on qualifications and experience. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ll:

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in accounting with a minimum of one year of accounting experience; or

Graduation from a standard high school with a minimum of three years of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

SALARY: The hiring range for this position is $46,125 - $ 57,656 depending on qualifications and experience. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of a probationary period.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

This position is open until filled.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and WPCOG application via to Human Resources Manager, Tasmin Mack, at tasmin.mack@wpcog.org. Applications can be mailed to PO Box 9026 Hickory, NC 28603. Questions should be directed to Tasmin at (828)-485-4275. Final candidates will be subject to an interview process. The WPCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For the full job ad, please visit our website at https://www.wpcog.org/career-opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,927.00 - $46,125.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person