Fiscal Technician II

City of Independence•Independence, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty processing accounting and other financial transactions in the police department. Maintains general ledgers by posting credits and debits; reconciles accounts; processes accounts payable and accounts receivable; processes and tracks purchase orders; provides customer service in processing transactions. Maintains reports necessary to ensure proper internal control and to satisfy information needs. Assists with the reconciliation of budget expenditures and preparation of the budget for the department. Interacts with vendors on product pricing, specifications, availability, and questions on invoices. Maintains and monitors procurement card transactions. Processes training requests requiring funds to travel, and works with employees to complete expense reports. Creates and maintains filing systems for financial area of responsibility. Performs general clerical and administrative duties in support of department activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job
Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire
Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm
Must have knowledge of computer applications related to the work, i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel
Requires knowledge of basic mathematical and statistical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratios, as well as principles and practices of basic accounting
Must be able to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction and multi-task
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Valid driver’s license
Drug Testing
In addition to the Application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position

Nice To Haves

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Maintains general ledgers by posting credits and debits
Reconciles accounts
Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable
Processes and tracks purchase orders
Provides customer service in processing transactions
Maintains reports necessary to ensure proper internal control and to satisfy information needs
Assists with the reconciliation of budget expenditures and preparation of the budget for the department
Interacts with vendors on product pricing, specifications, availability, and questions on invoices
Maintains and monitors procurement card transactions
Processes training requests requiring funds to travel, and works with employees to complete expense reports
Creates and maintains filing systems for financial area of responsibility
Performs general clerical and administrative duties in support of department activities
Performs other duties as assigned