Accounting Specialist

Please Apply By September 19, 2026
MCSO Accounting Specialist - Part-Time
Hourly Range: $25.53-$26.68
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office hires professionals that desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and our community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity while maintaining safe and secure facilities. If you are interested in making a difference in the community, positively influencing others, and working for the citizens of Mecklenburg County, then MCSO wants you to come join our team.

Position Summary
•Applying purchasing laws as mandated by NC state statutes in the preparation of purchase requisitions for the procurement of all equipment, supplies and capital outlay items necessary for the operation of all divisions within the Sheriff’s Office.
•Responsible for monitoring and reconciliation of accounting processes in accordance with policy and procedures.
•Ensures timely auditing and processing of invoices received for all purchases and services.
•Applies Federal rules and regulations and NC state statutes for confinement reimbursement in compiling data and documentation necessary for billing federal and state agencies for inmate housing.
•Researches inmate medical expenses to verify responsibility and invoices proper agency, or processes for payment, adhering to Federal rules and regulations and NC state statutes.
•Processes revenue from various local, state, and federal agencies maintaining accurate accounting records.
•Provides tracking of charges for funeral escorts documenting payments and reconciling accounts.
•Manages the accounts for civil judgment collections in compliance with NC state statutes, while ensuring accuracy in each disbursement.
•Ensures knowledge of county procedures in order to provide training and instruction on payroll procedures, calculates percentages for employees on medical leave, audits all payroll records for accuracy and facilitates disbursement of checks and necessary adjustments.
•Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function of all Sheriff’s Office positions.
Qualifications:
Minimum of four years of Accounting or administrative work for an assigned area. Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. This position will work a flexible, 19 hours week which will consist of daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement:
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.