Hybrid Accounting Technician - Sheriff presso Charleston County Government, SC

About the Department

This responsible position administers operating and capital budgets, applies proper accounting procedures, maintains fiscal records, prepares requisitions and claims, prepares and processes correspondence, and processes the payroll. 

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25.40 - $28.61

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or Bookkeeping, and 2 years or more of experience in Accounting Operations; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Must be over 18 years of age. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen; possess a current valid SC driver’s license or be able to obtain one prior to hire; No felony convictions. Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case by case basis; Applicants, with military experience, must have received an honorable discharge. Applicants meeting these minimum requirements must submit to, and successfully complete, all phases of the hiring process to be considered for employment. The process includes, but is not limited to the following: the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, a two-phase background investigation, a credit check, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, an oral interview, and upon an offer of employment, a pre-employment physical examination.

Other Qualifications

The successful candidate must have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; knowledge of financial office procedures and practices, to include data entry and data processing; knowledge of accounts payable and payroll processes; knowledge of budget preparation; ability to handle confidential and administrative information with tact and discretion; ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; and ability to perform job duties with little or no supervision. Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills are essential.