Accounting Technician 1
About The Position
The Accounting Technician 1 reviews and posts customer payments, records cash and check transactions, prepares bank deposits, and investigates account discrepancies. The role reviews files and statements for accuracy, makes corrections and adjusting entries, records transactions according to established procedures, completes reconciliations, and alerts appropriate authorities to discrepancies or trends. It also maintains accounts receivable customer files and accurate, accessible records in accordance with applicable policies and standards. This is an onsite position located in Conyers, Georgia, with a day shift. The stated annual salary is $38,433.04 and is non-negotiable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and two years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one year of experience as an Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or in an equivalent position.
- Ability to review data for accuracy.
- Ability to identify the reasons for discrepancies and correct them.
- Ability to answer questions from customers and employees or refer them to appropriate personnel.
- Ability to maintain records and files in accordance with established guidelines.
- Ability to prioritize work and schedule.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of accounts receivable and general accounting experience.
- Two years of experience using PeopleSoft Financials software.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and PeopleSoft queries.
- State of Georgia accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Review and post customer payments by recording cash and check transactions, and promptly alert appropriate managers to discrepancies.
- Prepare bank deposits and investigate account discrepancies by obtaining information from banks and internal and external customers.
- Review files and statements for accuracy, make corrections and adjusting entries, and notify impacted parties in a timely manner.
- Record data and transactions accurately, promptly, and according to established procedures.
- Review recorded data and transactions for accurate entry and initiate appropriate corrections.
- Record adjusting entries according to established procedures.
- Complete reconciliations within the appropriate timeframe.
- Notify appropriate authorities about balancing discrepancies, problems, and trends.
- Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
- Post revenues by verifying and entering transactions from local deposits.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and readily accessible files that conform to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Benefits
- A benefits package is described as designed for every stage of an employee's career; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
