ACCOUNTING TECH

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This class is responsible for performing accounting, analytical and technical work functions related to accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting and financial reporting activities for the financial operations. Responsibilities include (based on area assigned), but are not limited to: preparing batch invoices for wire transfers/ACH/commercial card transactions, purchase order and receipt processing, checking invoices for proper coding/accuracy; preparing/maintaining accounting documents/records and internal/external reports; assisting with inventory/fixed assets records; assessment activities; balancing and reconciling various records/receipts/transactions; preparing and processing bank drafts/stop payments/refund checks/returned checks/ payroll /meter/general fund checks; investigating any discrepancies; maintaining subsidiary ledgers in support of assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts; verifying/reviewing/mailing checks to vendors; assisting with year-end accounting/fiscal process; preparing and posting journal entries and adjustments as required; assisting with projects related to technological process improvements and/or advancements providing support during external and internal audit reviews; reconciling various balance sheet accounts in preparation for financial statement audit; preparing regulatory reporting (i.e. EIA reports, etc.).  Operating under general supervision, work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of safety rules/regulations/ procedures, as appropriate; good knowledge of office methods, procedures, bookkeeping, and accounting practices/ principles; good knowledge of computer systems and applicable software, including MSWord/Excel; skill in operating/using a personal computer; skill in keyboarding at a moderate rate of speed; ability to interpret/apply accounting/fiscal laws/rules/regulations; ability to maintain files/records in systematic order; ability to track, collect, analyze, and reconcile accounting data; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, customers, officials, vendors, contractors, and all levels of employees; others and work with general/limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (either)

(A) Graduation from a two (2) year college/technical school with a degree/certification in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of responsible experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical support; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of responsible experience as defined in (A) above; OR

(C) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as defined in (A) and (B) above.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

GRADE 405 $20.95-$27.59/HOUR