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Elkhart County Government

Registered Nurse (RN)

Goshen, IN · On-site

$36.38 - $40.42/hr

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b 14 Paid ...

Elkhart County Government

Maintenance I

Goshen, IN

$23.35 - $25.93/hr

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b 14 Paid ...

Elkhart County Government

Client Advocate

Goshen, IN · On-site

$28.58 - $31.75/hr

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b 14 Paid ...

Elkhart County Government

Deputy Public Defender

Goshen, IN · On-site

$88K - $174K/yr

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b 14 Paid ...

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General Accounting Specialist

Elkhart County Government

Goshen, IN • On-site

$26.36 - $29.29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Elkhart County rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 849 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

GENERAL ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT:                                         Auditor's Office

HIRING RANGE:                                      $26.36 - $29.29/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.


BENEFITS:      

    Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
    FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
    Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
    Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
    14 Paid Holidays Annually
    Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
    Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program





POSITION TO BE FILLED:                     ASAP                   

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:                  Monday 8:00 5:00; Tuesday Friday 8:00 4:00


LOCATION OF POSITION:                     Administration Building Goshen

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:                   None

JOB SUMMARY:
Audits all departmental budgets and funds within county government.  Provides guidance to departments on government accounting procedures prescribed by Indiana law and State Board of Accounts.  Monitors cash flow of all funds, and forecasts deficiencies in cash balance or appropriations. Prepares and balances reports for all governmental agencies and companies, including Accounts Receivables.  Assists with Accounts Payable and Payroll functions as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:                        
    High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
    Working knowledge of basic accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping skills, Indiana Code, State/County government operations 
    Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
    Pre-employment background check



Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED 


Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
 



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