Accounting Technician

South Georgia Technical College•Americus, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician performs various paraprofessional accounting duties supporting financial accounting processes. Reviews a wide range of source documents, such as purchase orders, supplier invoices, invoices, receipts, requisitions, travel documents and other forms for accuracy and completeness; Assigns standard pre-stablished accounting codes and other identifying information; Processes various accounts payable; contacts vendors to resolve questions; Maintains outstanding checks and creates documentation for stop payments; Prepares and verifies accounts payable supplier invoices, enters data into accounting systems, and submits checks to vendors; Monitors cash disbursement daily and monthly; Prepares daily bank deposit(s); Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information; Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records; Receives, controls and records cash, check, and credit card payments; Operates or assists with cash register functions as needed; Attends training and implements process as directed; Processes external source changes to the student accounts receivable system; Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors; Operates computer programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyses information; Maintains records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes; Performs limited and routine general clerical duties; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
Oral and written communication skills
Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Diploma or degree in Accounting or closely related field

Responsibilities

Reviews a wide range of source documents, such as purchase orders, supplier invoices, invoices, receipts, requisitions, travel documents and other forms for accuracy and completeness
Assigns standard pre-stablished accounting codes and other identifying information
Processes various accounts payable
Contacts vendors to resolve questions
Maintains outstanding checks and creates documentation for stop payments
Prepares and verifies accounts payable supplier invoices, enters data into accounting systems, and submits checks to vendors
Monitors cash disbursement daily and monthly
Prepares daily bank deposit(s)
Enters routine financial transactions into accounting systems; verifies and corrects information
Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records
Receives, controls and records cash, check, and credit card payments
Operates or assists with cash register functions as needed
Attends training and implements process as directed
Processes external source changes to the student accounts receivable system
Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors
Operates computer programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyses information
Maintains records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes
Performs limited and routine general clerical duties
Other duties as assigned