Accountant in Laurens, South Carolina at Laurens County Government

Job Summary:

As an Accountant for Laurens County, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and transparency of our fiscal operations to ensure the county’s continued success. You will perform essential technical accounting functions, including reconciliation and financial reporting, that directly support the efficient delivery of public services to our community.

Top Responsibilities:

• Financial Reconciliation & Reporting: Maintain accurate accounting records by reconciling revenue registers, managing Bank of America transaction sweeps, and ensuring data is correctly processed within the Finance Department’s system.
• Operational Support: Manage daily deposit activities, process retiree insurance payments, and provide backup support for accounts payable to ensure uninterrupted financial operations.
• Audit & Project Assistance: Partner with the Finance Director to assist in the preparation of the annual audit and provide dedicated support for special projects and ongoing general ledger maintenance.

What you bring:

• Experience: 3-4 years of accounting experience is preferred, ideally within the government sector; however, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills will be considered.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration is preferred.
• Skill Highlight: Knowledge of general financial accounting, ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with department heads, staff, vendors, and the public.
• Licenses/Certifications: A valid SC driver’s license.

What We Offer: Our benefits package is designed to provide you and your family with peace of mind and long-term stability.

• Health & Wellness: SC PEBA State Health Plans, Dental Coverage (Basic & Plus Options), Vision Coverage (Full Vision options)
• Retirement & Security: Pension options with SCRS or PORS Enrollment, Life Insurance (Employer-paid basic), Disability options (short and long term)
• Time to Recharge: 13 paid Holidays, Annual Leave (vacation), Sick Leave (accrued monthly)

Additional Perks: Tax Savings (HSA & FSA accounts for medical/dependent care), Supplemental Plan Options (Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness), Local business partnerships and discounts.

More information about benefits options can be found at PEBA: https://www.peba.sc.gov/employees

Laurens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.