Accounting Technician

New Braunfels Utilities•New Braunfels, TX

31d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician performs a broad range of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, procurement card administration, cash receipt, and clerical functions. This position is responsible for processing invoices and payments, maintaining vendor and financial records, assisting with account reconciliations, administering procurement card programs, processing ACH and check payments, and providing accounting support to internal departments. The position serves as a key resource in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and accounting procedures.

Requirements

Broad range of accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, procurement card administration, cash receipt, and clerical functions.
Processing invoices and payments.
Maintaining vendor and financial records.
Assisting with account reconciliations.
Administering procurement card programs.
Processing ACH and check payments.
Providing accounting support to internal departments.
Ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
Maintaining compliance with organizational policies and accounting procedures.
Reviewing invoices for proper account coding, approvals, and payment method determination.
Processing invoices, ACH payments, EFT transactions, and check runs.
Verifying payment transactions and ensuring timely payment processing.
Sorting, distributing, and mailing payments.
Maintaining accounts payable filing systems and records retention.
Responding to vendor inquiries and invoice payment status questions.
Managing accounts payable inbox activities and related correspondence.
Assisting departments with account coding and payment processing questions.
Processing EFT enrollment forms and maintaining vendor information.
Reviewing and maintaining W-9 documentation and assisting with annual 1099 reporting.
Creating journal vouchers and processing invoice void transactions within the accounting system.
Monitoring procurement card transactions and supporting month-end close activities.
Following up on outstanding expense reports and missing supporting documentation.
Assisting departments with procurement card coding and reconciliation issues.
Importing monthly procurement card transactions into the accounting system.
Processing ghost card payments, including data entry, tracking, balancing, and documentation retention.
Submitting card-related transactions and supporting documentation for approval.
Reviewing, processing, and recording disbursements, receivables, and other accounting transactions.
Processing miscellaneous deposits and cash receipts.
Conducting petty cash audits.
Assisting with bank account and financial account reconciliations.
Preparing reports and performing accounting calculations as required.
Maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with established accounting procedures and record retention requirements.
Serving as department Records Liaison Officer and coordinating records management activities.
Providing administrative support to the Accounting Department.
Answering inquiries from internal and external customers.
Scanning, filing, sorting, and maintaining accounting documents.
Serving as backup support for critical accounting functions during employee absences.
Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.
Working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and dependability.
Maintaining confidentiality of financial and personnel information.
Communicating effectively and courteously with employees, vendors, and the public.
Adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Supporting departmental and organizational performance objectives.
Exemplifying organizational core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Teamwork, and Safety.

Responsibilities

Review invoices for proper account coding, approvals, and payment method determination.
Process invoices, ACH payments, EFT transactions, and check runs.
Verify payment transactions and ensure timely payment processing.
Sort, distribute, and mail payments.
Maintain accounts payable filing systems and records retention.
Respond to vendor inquiries and invoice payment status questions.
Manage accounts payable inbox activities and related correspondence.
Assist departments with account coding and payment processing questions.
Process EFT enrollment forms and maintain vendor information.
Review and maintain W-9 documentation and assist with annual 1099 reporting.
Create journal vouchers and process invoice void transactions within the accounting system.
Monitor procurement card transactions and support month-end close activities.
Follow up on outstanding expense reports and missing supporting documentation.
Assist departments with procurement card coding and reconciliation issues.
Import monthly procurement card transactions into the accounting system.
Process ghost card payments, including data entry, tracking, balancing, and documentation retention.
Submit card-related transactions and supporting documentation for approval.
Review, process, and record disbursements, receivables, and other accounting transactions.
Process miscellaneous deposits and cash receipts.
Conduct petty cash audits.
Assist with bank account and financial account reconciliations.
Prepare reports and perform accounting calculations as required.
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with established accounting procedures and record retention requirements.
Serve as department Records Liaison Officer and coordinate records management activities.
Provide administrative support to the Accounting Department.
Answer inquiries from internal and external customers.
Scan, file, sort, and maintain accounting documents.
Serve as backup support for critical accounting functions during employee absences.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and dependability.
Maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel information.
Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, vendors, and the public.
Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Support departmental and organizational performance objectives.
Exemplify organizational core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Teamwork, and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.