Accounting Technician III

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Draper, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician III will prepare and process a variety of accounting documents/transactions and maintain department accounts. Accounting activities may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, revenues, taxes, audit research, and other related accounting tasks. This position requires knowledge of reporting and documentation, agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission, and bookkeeping procedures. The role involves supporting professional staff such as accountants, budget officers, and managers, processing adjustments to data and accounts, and handling written and/or oral correspondence with offenders and their families. This is an in-office position with hybrid teleworking options available.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience of accounting experience or providing office/clerical support in a professional office setting.
Knowledge of reporting and documentation.
Knowledge of agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission.
Understanding of bookkeeping procedures.
Ability to support professional staff such as accountants, budget officers, managers, etc.
Ability to process adjustments to data and accounts.
Ability to handle written and/or oral correspondence with offenders and/or offender's families.
Use computer relational database software.
Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
Prepare reports and documentation.
Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Use basic and business math to solve problems.
Understand principles, practices, and procedures of an office environment.
Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, and process information or data.
Review and edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
Understand bookkeeping procedures.
Understand applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely; read and understand information presented in writing.
Use automated accounting and financial computer systems.
Use computer spreadsheet software.
Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Document accounts receivables and payables.
Understand principles, theories, and practices of leadership.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented
Willing to learn and adapt to new ways
Self-motivated
Confident
Effective Communication
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Software Proficiency
Positive attitude
Initiative and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes billings, claims, warrants, disbursements, and related documents.
Prepares and processes documents, reviews for accuracy and completeness, updates information, and evaluates against policy/procedure.
Compares elements for consistency or logical relationships.
Reviews documents, reconciles discrepancies, and makes needed adjustments.
Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints.
Provides information, explains policy and procedures, and facilitates a resolution.
Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials.
Provides assistance and on-the-job training.