Accounting Technician

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

About The Position

The Accounting Technician is a key member of the City of McKinney’s Financial Services team and supports accounting and clerical functions. The role handles accounts payable processing, vendor database maintenance, procurement card reconciliation, check printing, and other accounting and administrative tasks. The posting’s opening vacancy note states that the current vacancy reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is not responsible for payroll functions; the general job description also lists payroll duties. The vacancy is expected to perform all other finance responsibilities described in the job description. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by some higher-education coursework in accounting or business, and one year of relevant experience or training in accounting or bookkeeping. Local government experience is preferred. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check and hold a Class C Texas Driver’s License. The stated typical hiring range is $42,488.83–$48,091.41 annually ($20.43–$23.12 hourly).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED supplemented by some higher-education-level coursework in accounting or business.
One year of previous experience and/or training that includes accounting or bookkeeping; acceptable work-related experience resulting in proficiency may substitute for the listed minimum qualifications.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have a Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to calculate and tabulate data.
Mathematical skills sufficient to produce reliable calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people receiving services.
Ability to produce quality work in the required quantity and within expected timelines.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources.
Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to team responsibilities.
Ability to embrace and demonstrate the City’s Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.) core values.
High integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and willingness to share information.
Sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in varied situations.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Collaborative and flexible working style, especially during change.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the designated division.
Process accounts payable invoices and ensure proper account coding by City departments.
Maintain the vendor database, including adding, merging, activating, and deactivating vendors.
Maintain the accounts payable filing system and records retention.
Process vendor EFT enrollment forms.
Assist departments with general ledger inquiries and vendor questions.
Monitor procurement card transactions for timely submission and proper account coding.
Relieve management staff of routine administrative tasks.
Review and distribute Finance Department mail.
Follow City policies and procedures, including work schedule and attendance policies.
Assist with 1099 reporting, including reviewing vendor W-9 forms and recording information.
Process travel and employee reimbursements.
Review timekeeping-system payroll information for entry into the payroll system.
For the general role, process bi-weekly payroll, print checks, create direct deposit files, and prepare banking paperwork; the current vacancy note says this vacancy will not perform payroll functions.
Prepare payroll-related vendor payments, including benefits providers, garnishments, and child support, where applicable to the role.
Assist departments or employees with payroll inquiries, where applicable to the role.
Prepare employment verifications and payroll surveys requested by outside parties, where applicable to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.