Accounting Technician

City of New Braunfels, TX • New Braunfels, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of New Braunfels Finance Department is seeking a proactive, organized, and motivated individual to join their team. The vision of the department is to add value and increase operational efficiency by serving as a business partner and support team to all City departments. Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of technical accounting support functions, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. This role involves entering data, processing technical and accounting documents, and providing customer service as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years’ bookkeeping and clerical accounting experience, preferably in the public sector; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Accounting Technician I)
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Knowledge of Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of Payroll accounting rules and procedures.
• Skill in Maintaining and balancing financial records, ledgers, and accounts.
• Skill in Performing mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in Entering data and numerical information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in Correcting and updating financial information.
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Skill in Providing excellent customer service.
• Five (5) years’ bookkeeping and clerical accounting experience, preferably in the public sector; one (1) year public sector experience processing payroll and accounts payable, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Accounting Technician II)
• Knowledge of Public sector fund accounting and bookkeeping principles (for Accounting Technician II)
• Skill in City of New Braunfels accounts payable and receivable processes (for Accounting Technician II)
• Proficient in performing reconciliations (for Accounting Technician II)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of City accounting and payroll software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Completion of introductory/intermediate governmental accounting training(s) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and clerical duties in accordance with standard office procedures and City policy; receives, verifies, and enters payments, invoices, purchase orders, special fund transactions, and other data into the computer tracking systems.
• Prepares journal entries and corrections, balances accounts, and tracks funds.
• Maintains and updates records and files associated with payroll systems and related technical transactions; assures accuracy and timeliness of all payroll activities; verifies payroll register.
• Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and policies; determines proper handling of financial and technical transactions within designated limits; checks documents for validity and accuracy of information; records, files, and distributes related paperwork.
• Maintains financial records and multiple filing systems; processes transactions, updates accounts, compiles documentation, and generates statistical reports; reviews and validates data; maintains additional accounting and technical transaction databases as needed.
• Provides information and assistance to employees and others having business with the City; responds to requests for information and attempts to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Responds to questions and resolves accounting issues within the scope of authority.
• Maintains and enforces all aspects of security and confidentiality of records and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Independently performs a variety of technical accounting support functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assists in the training, cross-training, and instruction of staff in accounts payable & accounts receivable.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and serve as a point of contact for all internal and external inquiries pertaining to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconciles accounts as directed by the Accounting & Treasury Manager.
• Reviews Accounts Payable Batch Proof.
• Work with complex spreadsheets; review and validate data.
• Assists in year-end processes including W-2’s and 1099’s.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual starts at the date of hire – up to 120 hours annually, your first year
• Longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bilingual pay offered
• Professional and personal development training available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees