Accounting Technician I, II, III

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

About The Position

The Davis County Sheriff's Office is hiring an Accounting Technician I, II, or III in Farmington, Utah. This position performs technical accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and related clerical work for Davis County. The role is part of a career ladder series, with potential advancement from Accounting Technician I to II after meeting minimum requirements, upon supervisor recommendation and Administrative Officer concurrence. Current employees must be in good standing with the Sheriff's Office, including having no disciplinary action greater than a coach and counsel within the previous 12 months. Duties and scope vary by level. Level I performs routine account and record maintenance, billing, data entry, cash and deposit reconciliation, bookkeeping, reporting, filing, and general clerical support. Level II performs more complex accounting and reconciliation, prepares invoices, purchase orders, reports, and payroll records, maintains inventory and spreadsheets, and communicates with vendors and the Clerk/Auditor department. Level III performs advanced accounting and budget reporting, may handle payroll and records for multiple divisions, may assist with lead or supervisory duties, and helps improve accounting processes and data systems.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Level I: One year of full-time experience in accounting or bookkeeping, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level II: Two years of full-time experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Level III: Four years of progressively responsible experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll, including two years as an Accounting Technician II or in an equivalent position; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform billing, checking, correcting, posting, and updating of client or vendor accounts and records.
Enter data and request or prepare documents using automated or manual processes.
Balance cash against receipts; prepare and balance deposits; maintain spreadsheets.
Receipt and reconcile accounts, balance financial records, and perform bookkeeping functions.
Maintain filing systems and records, and compile periodic statistical reports.
Provide clerical support, including typing, filing, handling calls, answering questions, transferring calls, taking messages, and ordering supplies.
Post disbursements and receipts; maintain individual and departmental account records; compute billings; record payments; and reconcile account and bank statements.
Prepare and submit invoices, purchase orders, accounting reports, billings, budgetary reports, insurance reports, and other supporting reports.
Maintain spreadsheets and accounting ledgers; establish filing systems; ensure data and reports are complete and accurate.
Communicate with the Clerk/Auditor department and vendors regarding accounting and bookkeeping systems.
Design and improve financial report formats and accounting processes.
Maintain inventory and order, receive, store, tag, and distribute supplies and equipment.
Enter biweekly payroll, maintain payroll and leave records, balance totals, and prepare posting summaries.
Assist visitors with forms and applications, audit applications, and answer questions.
Compare expenditures with budget appropriations and record entries against accounts payable and receivable.
Compile and organize financial data and statistics; recommend data-processing system modifications and assist with software improvements.
May perform lead worker or supervisory duties and may process and maintain personnel actions and other employee records.
Assist other Accounting Technicians with forms and questions.