Accounting Clerk II

Salary : $44,969.60 - $51,729.60 Annually
Location : Lexington, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Bureau: Administration
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 09/03/2024
Closing Date: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Job Purpose
Responsible for processing daily and monthly reports for department, such as monthly status recap and accounts payable statistical reports. Reviews and inputs accounts payable data to include, purchase orders, monthly and quarterly payments, petty cash vouchers, trip requests, check requests, mileage reimbursements, telephone and utilities for weekly check run.
Why Join Us?

• Contribute to essential public services in a role that offers variety and challenge.
• Be part of a supportive team that values efficiency and integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and review accounts payable, including purchase orders and high dollar payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports for audits and budget preparation.
• Reconcile invoices and manage petty cash, ensuring all transactions comply with state and county guidelines.
• Assist with customer service, handling inquiries both in person and via communication tools.

Job Specifications and Qualifications
Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent, with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and office procedures.
• Proficient with office software and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Requires normal office mobility and the ability to use standard office equipment.

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Lexington County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness incentive health reimbursement account, deferred compensation, and more.
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Salary for already certified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants
Starting Salary: $46,933 - $49,751
Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working less than three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.
Three Years of Service Salary: $50,220
Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.
Six Years of Service Salary: $51,629
Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working six years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.
Salary for uncertified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants
Starting Salary: $46,933
Applies to the brand-new detention or law enforcement applicant. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.
Applicants may be eligible for additional incentives, depending on education and Spanish fluency. Call our HR Division office at to learn more.
Health Insurance
The County of Lexington provides medical insurance for its employees through a county funded Employee Health Care Plan. There are multiple coverage plans available for the employee to choose from, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered.
The following semi-monthly rates apply:
Employee Only $35.00 - $88.50
Employee and Child(ren) $62.00 - $257.50
Employee and Spouse $135.50 - $242.00
Employee and Family 162.00 - $410.50
Employee Wellness Center
The County of Lexington provides a Wellness Center for its employees and their dependents who are covered under county health insurance. The staff of the Health and Wellness Center is licensed to diagnose, treat and prescribe for a wide variety of common illness and injuries at no cost to the employee and their covered dependents, when participating in the Gold or Silver Health Insurance Plan. There is a small co-pay if employees choose the Bronze Health Insurance Plan. Check out Marathon Health at
Dental Insurance
The County of Lexington provides dental insurance for its employees through the county's plan. There are two coverage plans from which the employee can choose, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered.
The following semi-monthly rates apply:
Employee Only $3.11 - $3.58
Employee and Child(ren) $8.52 - $31.98
Employee and Spouse $9.28 - $10.67
Employee and Family $14.69 - $35.57
Vision Insurance
The County of Lexington provides vision insurance for its employees through the county's plan. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions.
The following semi-monthly rates apply:
Employee Only $3.75
Employee and Child(ren) $7.75
Employee and Spouse $7.60
Employee and Family $11.80
Life Insurance
The County of Lexington provides life insurance for its employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost to the employee, with a benefit times the employee's basic annual earnings, up to $50,000.
Additional coverage on the employee or his or her dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction.
Retirement
All full time employees of the county participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation
Employees are eligible to participate in the South Carolina Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K or 457. The amount deposited is determined by the employee and participation is optional. This is a tax-deferred savings program and is handled automatically by payroll deduction.
Overtime
Employees who are eligible for overtime are paid overtime at the rate of 1.5 times his or her regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime will be calculated at any hours worked over 86 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, sworn personnel.
Collateral Duty Pay
Employees receive collateral duty pay, in the form of quarterly-paid supplements, for serving in specialized assignments over and above their regular, paid assigned job duties.
Extra Duty Opportunities
Law enforcement officers (patrol deputies and other class 1 certified officers) have the opportunity to sign-up for extra-duty jobs to earn extra income working for secondary employers.
Education Incentive Pay
Employees receive educational incentive pay for completing degrees in pre-approved courses of study at approved accredited institutions.
College Tuition Discount
Employees may be eligible for law enforcement tuition discounts at various institutions.
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Veterans may qualify to use their G.I. Bill education benefits while working and receiving on-the-job training at the Sheriff's Department.
Gym Membership
Gym memberships are available to all employees at a highly discounted rate to the employee, made possible through the efforts of the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association Membership
The department pays for membership in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association for all law enforcement and detention deputies. Membership in SCLEOA entitles the member to a list of member benefits. For more information, see SCLEOA's website at
South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Membership
Certified personnel receive an Individual Membership to the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association. For more information, see South Carolina Sheriffs' Association website at
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Annual leave is accrued at the rate of 10 days per year for employees with less than five years of service with the county; 15 days for 5-10 years of service; and 20 days for 10 or more years of service. Sick leave is accrued at 12 days per year.
Work Schedules
Patrol deputies and detention deputies work the following schedule:
12-hour shifts - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Patrol Deputies: Two days on, two days off; three days on, two days off; two days on, three days off; (this cycle then repeats).
Detention deputies work a permanent shift (days or nights).
Patrol deputies rotate between dayshift and nightshift every 28 days.
Vehicles
At the discretion of the Sheriff, employees in designated positions are authorized to be assigned a department vehicle on a 24/7 week basis. Take-home vehicles are only available to personnel living in Lexington County or living in one of the adjacent/bordering counties of Aiken, Calhoun, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland or Saluda.
Equipment
Department personnel receive the equipment (uniforms, firearms, etc.) necessary for the position for which they are hired.
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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 3 years of accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

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Briefly describe your accounting experience. If you have no experience, you should enter N/A.
Required Question