General Accounting Specialist

id='p1316_'>General Accounting Specialist JobID: 1316

Position Type:

Office Support/Clerical/General Accounting Specialist

Date Posted:

8/11/2026

Location:

Auditor

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

GENERAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: Auditor's Office

HIRING RANGE: $26.36 - $29.29/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8:00 5:00; Tuesday Friday 8:00 4:00

LOCATION OF POSITION: Administration Building Goshen

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

JOB SUMMARY:

Audits all departmental budgets and funds within county government. Provides guidance to departments on government accounting procedures prescribed by Indiana law and State Board of Accounts. Monitors cash flow of all funds, and forecasts deficiencies in cash balance or appropriations. Prepares and balances reports for all governmental agencies and companies, including Accounts Receivables. Assists with Accounts Payable and Payroll functions as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping skills, Indiana Code, State/County government operations
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Pre-employment background check

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer