Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite
Elkhart County Government

General Accounting Specialist

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $26.36–$29/hr
Posted: 5 weeks ago
Location: Goshen, IN (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/8/2026

Career Insights for Accounting Clerk

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Indiana data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$42,735 / year median in Indiana

-1% projected decline

Explore Career

Job Description

Position Type:
Office Support/Clerical/General Accounting Specialist Date Posted:
8/11/2026
Location:
Auditor Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
Until Filled
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