Accounting Technician I

Western Piedmont COG • Western Piedmont Council of Governments, NC

21d

About The Position

The WPCOG is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused professional to serve as an Accounting Technician I. The position prepares accounts payable records, processes various types of accounts, and enters financial records. It also assists with bank reconciliations, cash receipt and disbursement journals for various programs, and posting transactions to the general ledger. The role provides administrative and financial support to staff and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of established accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of the COG, its functions, and policies.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers and current software, accounting, and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to operate a computer and efficiently use spreadsheets and accounting software programs.
• Ability to type accurately and rapidly and perform computer-generated data-entry work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, including software-related data-entry requirements.
• Ability to compile figures accurately and efficiently and detect and correct mathematical and numerical errors.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• An associate's degree in accounting, or a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of accounting experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records.
• Prepare cash receipt and cash disbursement journals.
• Post financial transactions to the general ledger.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Process payroll and payroll-related reports.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Prepare spreadsheets and financial reports for departmental use.
• Assist with state and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Review travel reimbursement requests for policy compliance.
• Code accounts and maintain vendor records.
• Maintain fixed asset records and inventories.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain departmental files.
• Provide administrative and financial support to staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree