About the Department

Under general supervision is responsible for accounting transactions that may involve any division within or assigned to the Finance Department. Compiles data from various sources and supporting documents to verify accuracy of the transaction as well as processing the various transactions in an efficient and effective manner.   Performs other activities such as maintaining files, reconciling statements, talking with customers, and assisting with other divisional tasks, etc.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines, which includes a computer, calculator, copier, mail machine, binder, etc.  Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.  Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to fifty five pounds.

Other Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Processes transactions that are associated with the division of assignment and assures that all daily workflow is accurate and properly processed. 
 
Performs duties associated with the bi-weekly payroll process.
 
Prepares deposits from transactions of various departments.
 
Communicates with outside vendors, customers, citizens and visitors whenever necessary. 
 
Creates necessary accounting packets that will be processed daily to the general ledger.
 
Maintains accounting files either physically, electronically or both.
 
May assist the Finance Department in the budget process.
 
Prepares and balances monthly registers and reports associated with the division of assignment.
 
Verifies various accounting information that is maintained in the City software associated with the division of assignment.
 
Reconciles outside reports that may be associated with daily workflow.
 
Prepares annual reports that are required by outside agencies and other governmental units.
 
May be assigned other accounting functions within the department that may not necessarily be associated with the division of assignment during times of emergency.
 
Operates a variety of equipment in the performance of activities including a calculator, computer, printer, copier, binder, postage meter, etc.
 
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Assists with other activities such as answering phones, substituting for other departmental personnel, accounts payable, proofreading, keypunching, copying, filing, ordering checks and miscellaneous office supplies, taking mail to the Post Office, etc.
 
Performs other related duties as required.
 
All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency.  This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Benefits

Health & Wellness  
Employee Health Center (EHC) 
The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.
Wellness Benefit
The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and  promote a healthy workplace.  
Participating in the WIP provides the benefits of: 
• Saving money on insurance premiums 
• Earning up to $505 in HRA funds 
• Being proactive about your health 
• Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low   
Health Insurance (In-network)
• $1,000 individual deductible 
• $3,000 family deductible 
• Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance 
• Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay  
Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period

Plans	Wellness Participant	Wellness Non-Participant
Employee	$0.00	$42.00
Employee/Child	$68.00	$102.00
Employee/Spouse	$123.00	$204.00
Family	$169.00	$277.00

Dental Insurance 
• Preventative services covered at 100% in-network 
• Major services covered at 50% in-network 
• Annual maximum of $1,750 
Prescription Benefits 
• $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary 
• Mail order and specialty pharmacy available 
Vision Care 
• $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay 
• In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay 
Aquatic & Fitness Center
The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.
Other Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Flexible Spending Account  
• Supplemental Insurance  
• Long Term Disability  
• Short Term Disability  
• Employee Assistance Program
Holidays and Leave 
Paid Holidays 
• New Year’s Day  
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
• Fourth of July 
• Labor Day 
• Thanksgiving Day 
• Day after Thanksgiving 
• Christmas Day 
• Four floating holidays (two personal) 
Vacation Leave 

Years of Service	Regular FT
0 to 5	80 hours each year
5 to 10	120 hours each year
10 or More	160 hours each year

Sick Time 
• 80 hours annually on January 1st 
• Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year 
Holiday Bonus
• Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus  
Employee Tenure  
• Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)
Retirement
Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met. 
General Retirement  
General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City.  
• City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2% 
• Vesting: 5 years of service  
Supplemental Retirement  

457 Plan 

Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include: 
• Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment 
• Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency 
• For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment.  
Roth IRA  
• Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.    
*General Employees are all City of NMB employees  that are not eligible for PEBA. 
Life Insurance
Basic Term Life/AD&D 
• Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City 
Voluntary Term Life 
• Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary 
• Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children 
General Employee*—Additional Term Life 
• Mandatory coverage  
• Employee benefit—1x annual salary 
• Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000 

Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or  eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions. 

Agency Information

Employer

City of North Myrtle Beach

Address

1018 Second Avenue South








North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29582

Phone

843-280-5575

Website

http://www.nmb.us