Administrative Support (Accounting Support I)

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

The Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Support/Accounting Support I.  Responsibilities of this position include: 

• Conducts tasks associated with payroll processing; verifies timesheets, completes and verifies data entry, researches and provides resolutions to payroll discrepancies, provides information and answers questions from staff regarding payroll issues; communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts; reviews office supplies and initiates orders. 
• Reviews, reconciles, complies, tracks and processing accounting transactions, researches and corrects accounting errors and discrepancies. Tracks fee revenues provides monthly reports for Management’s review.  
• Reviews office supplies and initiates orders.  Receives supplies, reviews invoices/packing slips to ensure shipment is correct and distributes to appropriate division(s).  Follows up on discrepancies and tracks expenditures.   
• Communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts. Responds to inquiries via phone, email and in-person. 
• Works with Department Administrative Team to establish guidelines for processes and communicated those guidelines to staff and the Management Team.
• Acts as back up to the Office Manager/Administrative Supervisor.

Minimum Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.  One year in payroll, accounting, or administrative functions involving record keeping or related area are reguired. 

Attention to detail; Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize,  ability to analyze information,  and ability to write formal recommendations based on findings; Basic mathematical and accounting skills; Computer software – spreadsheet skills (beginner), word-processing skills (beginner); Keyboarding Ability; Human Relations/Interpersonal skills; Written communication skills, including business writing, report writing, summarizing, and editing skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Project management skills, including organization,  coordination of duties, and/or accomplishment of goals; Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.     

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Budget-related skills, including advanced accounting, math, and statistics skills; Computer software – database creation/maintenance skills (beginner), financial management/information records system (beginner), Outlook or similar application (beginner); Oral communication skills, including presentations to individuals and small groups.

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred. 

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree.

Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Administrative work is performed in an indoor office environment. All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.