Business Officer – Part-time

Class SummaryThis is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.Job Description
The Department of Support Services, Business Services Division, is searching for a candidate to fill a part-time Business Officer position. The duties of the part-time Business Officer are fiscally centered and require the knowledge and application of budgetary and governmental accounting principles. This role will be responsible for performing professional level work to include preparing, coordinating, and reviewing items for the Board of Commissioners agenda and County Administrator approvals.Essential Duties

• Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, initiative, and ability to effectively work both independently and as a member of a team
• Completing work, providing any necessary feedback, and processing approvals
• Completing fiscal activities in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Processing and reviewing a variety of transactions involving purchase orders, accounts receivables, invoices, accounts payable, contracts, and/or other related information while monitoring compliance with established policies and procedures
• Researching, interpreting, updating, and maintaining a variety of records, databases, reports, and logs
• Managing various audit functions such as payables, receivables, vendor payments, contract renewals, updating and initiating contract routing and completing recommendation letters
• Position requires effective and professional communication (both written and verbal) with other members of the Support Services Department, external departments, and vendors
• Developing training documents, guides, and presentation materials
• Scanning, copying, and other similar functions

Public Speaking Duties

• Employee will be required to perform public speaking functions typically for internal purposes such as training or presentations.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This position requires reliable transportation, as it involves regular travel between two work locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field and
• Two (2) years of professional level accounting experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Financial experience including bookkeeping, payables, receivables, cash management, contracts, purchasing, customer service

For more information about this department, please .Additional Information About Gwinnett CountyWelcome to Gwinnett County GovernmentGwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and moreCareers with impactGwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.World-class communityMore than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.Part-time positions are only offered medical benefits if they work over an average of 29 hours a week for at least a year.01Have you completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02If yes, please indicate which field. If no, please type ‘N/A’ as your response.03Do you have at least two years of professional level accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

04How many years of professional level accounting experience do you have?

• none
• less than one year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

05Describe your professional level accounting experience. If none, please type ‘N/A’ as your response.

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