Hybrid Accounting Technician at Williams County, ND

About the Department

The Accounting Technician performs technical accounting and administrative duties in support of the Williams County Sheriff’s Office. This position contributes to financial operations through accurate expense tracking, fiscal monitoring, and coordination between the Sheriff’s Office and Finance Department.  

Position Duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Verifies, codes, and routes invoices for approval; obtains required signatures and submits them to the Finance Department
• Reconciles monthly credit card statements; codes transactions, confirms receipt uploads, and secures necessary approvals
• Prepares, submits, and tracks employee expense vouchers and reimbursements
• Maintains accurate and accessible budget records through regular updates of debit and credit entries
• Reviews employee timesheets and payroll reports; identifies and troubleshoots discrepancies
• Tracks and maintains records of active grants; verifies receipt of funds and ensures proper payroll and budget coding
• Identifies, reconciles, and resolves discrepancies in accounting and data records
• Utilizes Excel and accounting software to complete financial tracking and reporting tasks
• Oversees funds collected from kiosks and office services; verifies receipts, balances cash, and prepares accurate deposits
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with the County Finance Department to ensure timely, accurate processing and adherence to guidelines
• Assists staff with questions related to financial forms, reimbursements, and timesheets
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and summaries of financial data
• Performs general office duties, including answering phones, preparing correspondence, and using office equipment
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field and at least one (1) year of accounting or bookkeeping experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a closely related field

• Must pass a thorough background investigation
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License

Other Qualifications

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $26.11 to $28.72 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. 

Benefits: Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 11 paid holidays each year. All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check and reference review.   

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/

To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visitwhereinwilliamscounty.com.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.