Accounting Technician
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Director of Finance or Accountant as assigned, performs daily activities of the Finance Department. Work involves processing financial transaction documents, including processing invoices for payment. May reconcile accounts and prepare District financial reports from source documents. Work involves maintaining and preparing account summaries and reports, as well as resolving discrepancies between District procedures, central accounting records, proper authorizations, and other matters, which involve advising and assisting District staff regarding proper procedures and methods. Employee works independently to complete assignments, coordinating matters as needed and resolving most problems encountered in the work; referring to new and unusual policy matters to others.
Requirements
- Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts maintenance procedures including verifying transaction documents, posting, balancing and reconcilement.
- Knowledge of cash receipts processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures.
- Advanced computer skills to include the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of accounting software.
- Utilize positive and professional communication skills.
- Adapt to unique and changing situations.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and others.
- Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely.
- Ability to maintain accounts by entering, editing, and updating data files; to balance and reconcile accounts and prepare appropriate adjusting entries; to resolve discrepancies encountered in processing payments and cash receipts, to advise District staff regarding proper procedures and methods.
- Ability to effectively practice conflict management to resolve interpersonal conflict.
- Ability to identify and recommend solutions to problems in a timely manner.
- Associates Degree in Accounting.
- Four years of related experience.
- Must have and maintain a valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and verifies invoices and payment authorizations for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization, while processing weekly accounts payable.
- Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Paying employees by verifying expense reports.
- Maintains electronic and paper accounts payable files.
- Balances and reconciles general ledger accounts and produces account summaries and reports.
- Initiates journal entries.
- Prepares periodic and specialty reports, as needed.
- All work must be in compliance with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
- Collects information necessary for preparation of IRS form 1099.
- Annually produces 1099 tax forms.
- Assists independent auditors, as needed.
- Communicates with vendors and others via email and written correspondence.
- Collect and distribute daily mail.
- May be back up to Senior Accounting Technician for processing payroll and posting cash receipts.
- Be advocates promoting health and safety in the workplace.
- Embodies the Districts Core Values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
