Job Title: Accounting Technician

Summary

To perform a variety of technical accounting duties in support of specific functions or programs; to prepare, maintain and process accounting records and financial transactions related to area of assignment; and to prepare and maintain detailed reports and records relevant to assigned functions.

Supervision received and exercised

Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor.

Essential duties and responsibilities - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of highly technical accounting duties in support of an assigned area of accounting operations and other assigned duties.
• Prepare, compile, tabulate and maintain data, complex documents and highly technical financial, statistical and operational reports, statements and records; enter data calculate, reconcile; create or update records.
• Prepare summary sheets for use of supervisor or auditors in preparing comprehensive financial statements; prepare trial balances; prepare budget documents and perform related research; and, assist in budget administration and mid-cycle adjustments.
• Assist other accounting personnel with a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing or other related functions.
• Receive and screen telephone calls from other departments or the public; handle complaints; and, answer questions and provide information to the public using judgment as to those requiring priority attention.
• Perform special projects or studies; participate in committees or teams as assigned.
• Assist in calculating and processing payroll; determine tax deposits, benefit and other deductions and related adjustments; track accruals; and, process direct deposit.
• Ensure that work is handled on a priority basis, organized, and completed in a timely manner; check documents and records for accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable policies, rules and regulations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles; mathematics related to accounting processes; internal controls appropriate to accounting procedures.
• Methods and techniques of compliant processing and administration of area of assignment.
• Methods and techniques of processing documents and systems related to area of assignment.
• Equipment, tools and materials, computer equipment and software used in modern accounting office operations.
• Modern office methods and procedures including methods of electronic storage and transmittal financial of data.