ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ST. GEORGE, SC)

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (ST. GEORGE, SC)

Salary

$21,112.00 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

PART-TIME

Job Number

02517

Department

TREASURER

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of routine-to-moderately complex clerical work in the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and other department records; to perform a variety of other accounting and clerical tasks as assigned; and to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for the Treasurer Department.

Process accounts receivable for assigned accounts; communicate with departments to resolve discrepancies and expedite the process as necessary.

Assists with stuffing and mailing out correspondence including receipts to taxpayers. Sorts, time stamps, and opens mail; inputs and processes daily mail in computer for bills, payments and activity; updates taxpayer address changes; keys in returned mail information.

Process mail upon receipt.

Collects tax payments at front counter (real estate, vehicle, business, boats, motors, and aircraft) brought into office by taxpayers; receipts and deposits various monies, which may include County taxes, fees, fines and other payments; and keeps area clean.

Processes and posts payments to appropriate accounts; verifies account balances.

Assists in reconciling bank statements and accounts.

Maintains and balances cash drawer; balances checks and related credit card transactions.

Enters data for accounting records and reports prepared by co-workers and/or received from other departments.

Manages assigned Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) decals.

Answers the telephone; provides requested information; forwards call to appropriate staff person; and greets and assists office visitors.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.

Processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various financial, legal and/or administrative documents.

Performs general clerical duties as required including, but not limited to, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, processing mail, etc.

Assists co-workers with clerical duties as necessary.

Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.

Four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

None.

Additional Requirements

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed?in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted require or demands.?

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 part-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 of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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.

Permanent part-time employees are eligible for benefits under the South Carolina Retirement System.

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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.

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Do you possess a high School diploma or GED equivalent.? Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.

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Do you have an Associates Degree?

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Do you have at least four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

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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 application. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

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In order to be qualified for this position, you must be detail oriented and able to multitask. Do you feel that you meet these qualifications?

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This position is located in St. George, SC. Are you willing to work at this location?

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How do you rate your computer skills? 1 being low, 10 being excellent.

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In order to be qualified for this position, you must be detail oriented and able to multi task. Do you feel that you meet these qualifications?

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You must be able to deal with difficult customers in a professional manner. Do you feel that you possess these traits?

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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the County application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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Employer Dorchester County

Address 201 Johnston Street

St. George, South Carolina, 29477

Phone 843-832-1640

Website http://www.dorchestercountysc.gov