Accounting Technician

City of Fridley • Fridley, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Fridley as an Accounting Technician and play a vital role in keeping our city’s financial operations running smoothly! In this fast-paced and customer-focused position, you’ll support accounts payable, utility billing, payroll preparation, and a variety of finance functions that directly impact our community. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and providing exceptional service both internally and to the public. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful difference in local government, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two year’s work experience in bookkeeping, accounting or related field; OR Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and financial databases.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree in finance or accounting related field.
• Previous experience in government finance.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains vendor information in AP system, including W-9 forms.
• Prepares vendor 1099 forms, including year-end tax filing.
• Prepares invoices for staff coding.
• Assembles invoice packets for approval and check printing.
• Prepares checks for audit and mailing.
• Processes and educates staff on purchasing card payments.
• Prepares payroll packets.
• Assists with utility billing, such as responding to account inquiries, and collecting and processing payments, as needed.
• Assembles City Council and HRA reports for meetings.
• Provides administrative support for Finance/Accounting staff.
• Manages bulk mail account and assists with spreadsheet maintenance.
• Processes in-coming and out-going USPS mail and email for accounts payable.
• Scans all check payments and imports into financial system.
• Processes payment batches for utility billing.
• Serve as backup r front desk customer service and financial functions, including payroll processing, general ledger, and cash receipting.
• Provides customer service over the telephone, in person, email and by written correspondence related to accounts payable processing and Finance Department activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED