ACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTANT

Salary

$65,511.79 - $72,062.96 Annually

Location

201 Johnston Street, St. George, SC 29477, SC

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

02468

Department

BUSINESS SERVICES

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Description

The purpose of this job is to perform advanced and complex work in the preparation and maintenance of fiscal records; to prepare and analyze bank reconciliations for all county cash accounts; to perform a variety of other accounting and clerical tasks as assigned; and to prepare spreadsheets and work papers for auditors. This class performs technical accounting, financial recording and analysis duties.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Post is typically listed for 5 days. It may close prior to date listed if sufficient candidates are received.

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and analyze Bank Reconciliations for all Treasurer's office managed cash accounts, investment accounts and bond/lease payment accounts, working with departments to assure accuracy of postings.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries to record and adjust cash balances prior to monthly close and end of year financial audit.
• Reconcile Project code cash as basis of Project expenditure reconciliation and drawdowns.
• Review and record reconciliations of Agency and Discretionary accounts from all applicable department's county wide.
• Calculate and provide the Treasurer's Office with monthly interest allocations for County pooled cash account.
• Provide Purchasing and Finance with monthly P-Card payment confirmations.
• Coordinate with the Delinquent Tax department to calculate delinquent land sale liability balances, annual turnover of excess to the General Fund and report findings of monthly reconciliation of listings to Delinquent Tax Collector.
• Designated point of contact for all Cash inquires and works with the Treasurer's office to provide investment items for Auditors during Annual Audit.
• Collect and collate Family Court, Magistrate Court and Clerk of Court reports and prepare the Uniform Schedule of Fines, Assessments and Surcharges for the annual financial audit.
• Provide Family Court staff with GL and payroll data for the Annual Unit Cost Report.
• Prepare the Debt Roll forward schedule for the annual financial audit.
• Liaison between Business services and the Treasurer's office in assistance to CFO and Business Services Director.
• Run bank files against general ledger to reconcile all cleared checks.
• Run monthly outstanding check reports to support unreconciled accounts payable.
• Maintains checkbook balances for County's operations and payroll bank accounts.
• Analyze and monitor year-end receivables for in transit deposits.
• Coordinates with and assists external auditors in conducting independent audits.
• Prepares a variety of spreadsheets and related information for decision-making purposes; assists in the preparation of periodic and special financial reports as required by the County and other agencies.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related discipline is required.
• Four years of accounting or closely related experience is required.

Additional Requirements

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Designation as a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) is preferred.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.

For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:

https://www.dorchestercounty.net/index.aspx?page=227

Benefits for County Employees

County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.

Healthcare Benefits

(Full-time employees)

Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Weve maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.

www.eip.sc.gov/

Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.

http://www.retirement.sc.gov/

Workplace Benefits

In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.

Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience with a state or local government financial management system and familiarity with governmental fund accounting and fiscal year-end reporting cycles?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or bookkeeping with emphasis in bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least four (4) years of experience in accounting related function?

• Y
• No

05

Do you possess and able to maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have familiarity with federal grant accounting requirements (2 CFR Part 200) or public-sector compliance reporting?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, or other financial/accounting software.

08

Do you have CPA, CGFO, CPFO, or a relevant technology certification (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), or active pursuit of the same?

• Yes
• No

09

Please briefly describe your accounting, bookkeeping, financial, or office support experience, including any experience with grants, project accounting, reconciliations, spreadsheets, journal entries, customer service, or handling detailed records.

10

Describe your experience handling drawer counting; balances count; and preparing deposit for courier at the end of the day, or similar cash handling activities.

11

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

12

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Must be documented under work history section. Please indicate in the work history area of the application. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

Required Question

Employer Dorchester County

Address 201 Johnston Street

St. George, South Carolina, 29477

Phone 843-832-1640

Website http://www.dorchestercountysc.gov