Accounting Technician II

Overview

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; be sure to explore all we have to offer here!

First review of applications will begin on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. 

Job Description

Johnson County Facilities is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Accounting Technician II for the Business Operations Division. Employees are empowered to explore their leadership potential, fostering a positive and encouraging work environment. Teamwork and team building is an integral part of our organization. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitates daily postal operations including sorting and distributing inner office mail, USPS and FedEx/UPS mail and packages at the Johnson County Administration Building and the Johnson County Courthouse, answering postal inquiries, and maintaining postal software and programming with the appropriate account representatives.
• Resolves customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person while providing exemplary customer service. Act as back-up to other Administrative & Accounting positions.
• Actively works to promote a positive view of Johnson County Government and Facilities by participating in a high performing and culture driven department.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with Facilities customers to resolve discrepancies and exchange or update information; explains purchasing rules and policies; explains Facilities services.
• Facilitates and reconciles accounts payable and receivable functions such as: miscellaneous receipts, purchase card transactions, and purchase orders.
• Conducts tasks associated with payroll processing such as verifies timesheets, finds, researches, and provides resolution to payroll discrepancies; completes and verifies data entry; provides information and answers questions from staff regarding payroll issues; maintains attendance and leave tracking records; acts as department/agency/functional resource in data management systems, and provides training to new users; coordinates Family and Medical Leave according to policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delivers positive and professional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains files both public and confidential, distributes reports, and processes transactions into systems; types form letters, labels, mail merges and correspondence; proofreads information; schedules meetings, interviews, and other functions.      

Job Requirements

Mimimum Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of customer service is required. Proficiency utilizing computers and standard software in an office setting is also required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree is preferred. Experience in a call center environment, bookkeeping or accounting support experience is preferred. 

• Experience can substitute for education. Education can substitute for experience.

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