Temporary Accounting Specialist*
Salary
$20.02 Hourly
Location
Finance, NC
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
120-2026-9230
Department
Finance and Administrative Services
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department has an opening for a Temporary Accounting Specialist.
The work is primarily responsible for performing professional accounting support functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and financial reporting for multiple County departments. Responsibilities include processing and reconciling financial transactions, ensuring compliance with established procedures, preparing reports, and providing backup support for other accounting operations within the Finance Department.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Finance Manager- Accounts Payable. The employee exercises independent judgment within established policies, local ordinances, and North Carolina General Statutes governing local government financial operations. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class although the incumbent may serve as a lead worker for specific assignments or projects. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Essential Functions
Click the link below for full job specifications:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1822977
NOTE: This temporary position is based on Orange Countys living wage, NOT on the full time pay scale.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, office administration, public administration or a related field; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for experience.
Experience in a local government setting or banking is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Supplemental Information
Benefits are not available for this position.
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Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
04
Do you have, or are able to obtain a valid North Carolina Drivers License?
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Please indicated your highest level of education from an accredited school?
06
Please indicate your degree major. accounting, finance, business, office administration, public administration
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If Related, please indicate your degree major.
08
List any other certifications you have related to this position.
09
How many years of experience do you have in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable?
10
Do you have experience do you have working in local government or banking?
Required Question
Employer Orange County Government
Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone 919-245-2550
Website http://www.orangecountync.gov