Finance Specialist II - Nashville - Nash County, NC

Description

Salary : $59,167.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
Performs specialized accounting tasks in support of the County's payroll and other finance operations with the County.
Work involves applying established accounting or administrative procedures, principles of bookkeeping, and basic fund accounting to the review and processing of payroll, accounting and other financial documents. Work is characterized by use of automated accounting payrolls, ledgers, registers, statements, vouchers, and other fiscal documents. Work includes completing all federal and state payrolls, deductions, journal entries, reconciling accounts or cash and compiling a variety of reports to maintain compliance with state and federal laws in the reporting of payroll. This position assists the Finance Director in specialized research of data and account analysis related to budget and other accounting systems. Independence of action, judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties. Work is performed under general supervision of the Finance Director and is evaluated through conferences, accuracy and completeness of records and reports, and by independent audit of financial records.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Maintains and processes monthly payroll for County employees; enters payroll and deduction changes, performs payroll calculations of EMS fluctuating workweek, generates final proof for review of accuracy, prints payroll checks and direct deposit advices and disburses to employees; generates monthly reports and journal entries as required.
Records and prepares all federal and state payroll reports.
Processes monthly accruals of leave balances and oversees data entry of time records by departments; generates monthly accrual records.
Works with departments to ensure accurate reporting of time records, including development of spreadsheets to assist in this effort.
Reconciles and processes payments for payroll deductions to vendors through accounts payable and on-line banking systems; posts accounts payable cash disbursements and line item transfer requests; maintain monthly reporting and documentation for retiree post employment benefits.
Prepares various accounting, financial, or fiscal statements, reports, or other supporting documents, on monthly, quarterly or annual basis, including payroll tax reports and W-2's.
Process journal entries for weekly drafts of claims payment for medical, dental, prescription drugs and workers compensation, and prepare analysis of these costs for Finance Director for the purpose of Budget and reporting for audited financial statements.
Reconciles monthly banks statements for the Inmate Fund and employee flexible spending accounts.
Prepares reports for Cost Share Program for Soil and Water Conservation.
Reconciles and supports salaries for NC Cooperative Extension through the State; prepares annual voucher of expenses and requests reimbursement.
Compiles spreadsheets and data for the annual workers compensation audit, and the annual financial audit.
Additional Job Duties
Provides backup support for other accounting functions as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of payroll, employee benefits/leaves, public bookkeeping practices and procedures.
General knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices to follow in the payroll and accounting functions.
Working knowledge of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of payrolls and computer operations.
Ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports.
Ability to use a calculator and a computer for the maintenance of accounting, payroll and other fiscal records.
Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare a variety of reports.
Ability to verify accounting and other financial documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school with additional coursework in accounting or bookkeeping and substantial experience in an accounting or fiscal office environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
- Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability)
and more
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
Retirement
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.
NC401(k)
The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.
457 Deferred Compensation
The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.
Special Separation Allowance
The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.
125 Flexible Benefit Plan
Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

• Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
• Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
LEAVE PROGRAMS
Vacation Leave
For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.
Sick Leave
For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.
Holidays
The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.
The following holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day,
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
• Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave
Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.
Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.
Civil Leave
Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.
Family Medical Leave Act
Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
Wellness Center and Telemedicine
We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.
All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.
Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.
Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at filing and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C ;
2. fax: ; or
3. email:
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
01
Which best describes your level of education?

• No GED and no High School Diploma
• GED or High School Diploma
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02
Do you have experience in Local Government Finance?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have experience with Payroll?

• Yes
• No