Accounting Technician I

City of Manassas•Manassas City Hall, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Manassas is hiring for an Accounting Technician I to perform accounting and financial reporting work. This position processes accounts payable documentation, maintains vendor records, and performs various accounting duties. The role involves interacting with vendors, City departments, and coworkers to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. The Accounting Technician I also handles general administrative and office duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Vocational or Technical school training in Accounting or related field.
Two years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting or closely related field.
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Governmental accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes accounts payable (AP) documentation, including receiving, reviewing, coding, and keying invoices into the City financial ERP system.
Maintains manual and automated data files, including vendor accounts payable files and updates to AP and related databases.
Ensures purchase orders are filed with correct invoices and reconciles vendor statements.
Contacts departments regarding invoices not submitted for payment and prints/mails 1099 forms to vendors.
Assists other departments and vendors with AP questions, responds to calls regarding payments, and investigates/resolves accounting discrepancies.
Maintains vendor records and ensures vendor information updates go through a verification process.
Processes transactions for bank wires, utility/tax overpayment refunds, and voided/reissued checks.
Enters biweekly timesheets into the payroll system and other necessary payroll batches.
Enters monthly purchasing card information and verifies its accuracy.
Maintains inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment, and ensures adequate supply availability.
Prepares and processes documentation such as invoice and purchase order payment information, 1099-Misc, W-9 forms, credit applications, and State tax exemption forms.
Interacts and communicates with vendors, City coworkers, department coworkers, product delivery staff, and the general public.
Performs other general administrative/office duties as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.