Account Technician (Temporary)

Linn County•Jean Oxley Public Service Center, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Linn County Auditor's Office is seeking a temporary Account Technician, working two to three days per week. This position focuses on payroll/accounts payable. Performs general accounting work involving the independent application of basic accounting principles and practices. Responsible for maintaining primary record keeping and reporting systems, which affect multiple departments, divisions and/or accounts.

Requirements

Associate's degree in accounting required.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a related field required working with accounting procedures experience, preferably in a large metropolitan county or government body.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conducts accounts payable processing.
Enters, codes, and verifies invoices.
Enters and maintains vendor information.
Verifies invoices, checks pricing and quantities against contracts, confirms product receipt, and works to resolve discrepancies.
Issues checks and payments and approves for processing.
Conducts purchasing card (PCard) processing.
Enters, codes, and verifies purchasing card transactions.
Conducts accounts receivable processing.
Enters, reconciles, and verifies receipts and payments.
Reviews and submits internal and external reimbursement requests.
Prepares posts and verifies journal entries within assigned function.
Prepares, tracks, and submits reimbursement requests, codes expenses to proper accounts for accurate financial reporting.
Researches and responds to internal and external inquiries and questions.
Ensures and maintains appropriate documentation.
Prepares reports to verify information and ensure compliance with regulations, accounting principles, contracts, grants, and County procedures.
Reviews payroll reports and data, reviews employee documentation and timesheets, and maintains records in compliance with internal and external policies.
Prepares, maintains, and gathers a variety of reports, information, files, and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and information in accordance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
Prepares and reconciles grant and budget information and requests and provides accounting support to budgetary and grant activities and analysis.
Creates and issues invoices and contacts customers to ensure payment.
Reviews and validates entries across multiple platforms to ensure complete and accurate data for audits and reporting.
Reviews and approves the work of other accounting staff in the processing of accounting data.
Ensures all financial transactions align with County policies, requirements, and local/state/federal regulations.
Performs general administrative support for the assigned department including filing, entering work orders, acting as department timekeeper, creating correspondence, and other clerical functions.