Accounting Technician

County of Kauai

21h

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs technical accounting work in reconciling and monitoring specific accounting and fiscal functions; applies knowledge of regulations, statutes, procedures, and existing accounting system to determine propriety of actions; performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and three (3) years of account recordkeeping work experience.

Responsibilities

Applies extensive practical knowledge of accounting in the review and analysis of accounting data
Acts as a resource in all matters pertaining to the functional area of expertise
Provides formal or informal training to other employees
Provides written or verbal interpretations of rules, regulations, processes, policies, and procedures pertaining to the functional area of responsibility to, employees, vendors, financial institutions, and the general public
Develops and recommends changes to and enforces rules, regulations, policies, and procedures within the activity
Drafts operational guides, forms, and other materials
monitors the maintenance and balancing of the accounting system
Resolves problems in balancing the system
Reviews and analyzes reports generated by the system for errors and inconsistencies
makes adjustments to correct discrepancies
Supervises account record keeping and other personnel engaged in maintaining financial data, records, and systems
Reviews the efficiency of clerical processes and compliance with prescribed record keeping procedures
Recommends improvements in procedures to reduce errors and processing delays
Resolves problems and complaints
Drafts memoranda, general circulars, and correspondence
Prepares reports, including both data and narrative reporting and interpretation
Performs other related duties as required