Senior Accounting Technician

City of Laurinburg•303 W. Church Street-City Hall, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Accounting Technician performs skilled technical accounting work, including posting transactions, journal entries, and disbursements to the general ledger; preparing accounts payable; processing financial records; and preparing reports. The position works under the limited supervision of the Finance Director and exercises limited supervision over an Accounting Technician.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree with coursework in accounting or a related field, plus moderate experience in an automated fiscal or accounting environment, preferably in the public sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting terminology, principles, methods, and procedures.
General knowledge of accounts payable policies, practices, and procedures.
General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately and post accounts with speed and accuracy.
Ability to efficiently operate a variety of office machines and a personal computer, including applicable software packages.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an automated fiscal or accounting environment, preferably in the public sector.

Responsibilities

Post daily transactions, journal entries, amendments, deposits, disbursements, and other documents to the general ledger, and reconcile monthly bank statements.
Prepare financial, tax, and other reports required by the supervisor, the state, or external agencies.
Process accounts payable and checks; maintain accounts payable records and files; process purchase orders; research inquiries about purchase orders, requisitions, payments, and account issues; assist vendors with invoice questions; and prepare and distribute 1099s.
Assist with posting, printing, and calculating accounts for month-end and year-end closing, budget figures, and amendments.
Maintain current cash flow and investment status, maintain fixed-asset inventory, and update Munis for year-end.
Generate spreadsheets showing financial conditions and status.
Prepare records and track grant requirements, revenues, and expenditures.
Serve as payroll-processing backup; maintain and process payroll documents; review, edit, and adjust payroll; run payroll checks; and prepare payroll and fringe-benefit reports.
Assist with tax billing functions and provide backup for Finance Department staff.
Complete other duties assigned by the Finance Director.
Provide excellent customer service to citizens, elected officials, and associates.
Support the overall City organization by executing directives from the immediate supervisor and elected officials.