Accounting Technician, Senior

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

About The Position

This position involves leading and coordinating daily work activities, performing customer service functions, processing documentation for accounts payable and receivable, and receiving and processing payments. The role requires accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and reporting, as well as effective communication with colleagues, supervisors, and external parties.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required.
Two years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related field.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must pass a pre-hire assessment.
Must pass a background investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers.
Confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities.
Organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work.
Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work.
Confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.
Assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Performs customer service functions; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and assists individuals.
Provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues.
Distributes, processes, and/or assists customers with completion of various forms/documentation.
Responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.
Processes documentation pertaining to accounts payable; reviews invoices, expense reports, travel requests, or other payable documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
Matches invoices with receiving tickets, purchase orders, and statements.
Reconciles monthly statements.
Assigns proper budgetary codes to each expenditure.
Enters invoice data into computer system.
Prepares and sends checks; processes stop payments as needed.
Prepares and balances check registers and summary reports.
Researches vendor information as needed.
Researches discrepancies on orders/invoices and works with vendor/department for problem resolution.
Prepares 1099 forms and tax-exempt forms.
Receives monies in payment of various County/department fees/services in person or by mail.
Records transactions and issues receipts.
Posts payments to proper account.
Balances cash drawer and revenues.
Prepares bank deposits or forwards revenues as appropriate.
Records deposits made by other County departments.
Prepares various reports/records.
Processes documentation pertaining to accounts receivable.
Receives payments for various fees/services.
Records cash receipts, makes file copies, and balances receipts.
Posts payments and adjustments to customer accounts.
Researches checks received without identifying information or checks returned for insufficient funds.
Prepares related reports and records.