Accounting Technician – Job Number: 25-41 (696) Position Available In Newport, Rhode Island

Job Listing ID:

4289684

Job Title:

Accounting Technician•

Job Number:

25-41 (696)

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Newport

Date Posted:

06/11/2025

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:

The person in this role will participate in team rotation for payroll, accounts payable, and general finance tasks. They will assist in the process of payroll for all Lincoln County employees and provide payroll-related services for all county departments. They will process accounts payable transactions and maintain the accounts payable accounting system and enter budget and financial adjustment entries under the guidance of senior finance staff. This person would also be responsible for monitoring visitor access to department and sorting the department’s mail. This position is also responsible for maintaining all finance department electronic and physical files and keeping employee records and systems setups up to date and monitoring and maintaining the Lincoln County’s purchase card system.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma / GED
Four-Five years of general office work including financial records processing or related work experience.
Oregon Driver’s License required (must obtain within 30 days of hire).

PREFERENCES

Associate’s degree or equivalent specializing in Accounting or related field.

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting procedures and practices.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office practices and procedures.
• Lincoln County Personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements and their application to represented and non-represented employees.

DUTIES:

Payroll:

Verify timesheets for accurate recording of information and compliance with county policy, union contracts, State and Federal labor law.
Under the guidance of the Accounting Analyst, perform steps in processing employee payroll for any given pay period.
Maintain employee payroll files, electronic and paper, for current and terminated employees.
Assist in the preparation, payment, and reporting of payroll-related expenses.
Provide training assistance for Lincoln County personnel in the use of the time entry and time approval modules.

Accounts Payable:

Process weekly accounts payable transactions.
Maintain the accounts payable systems, including detailed transaction files for all accounts payable activity. Reconcile and balance the monthly purchase card billing invoice to individual card holders’ monthly reports of purchases in preparation for payment and import to the general ledger.

Other Duties:

Assist other Finance department personnel with clerical duties as required.
Act as backup mail clerk in regular mail clerk’s absence.
Assist with special reports and projects, researching, gathering, and compiling information and necessary data.
Monitor office supply needs and orders accordingly.
Other clerical or transactional duties as assigned.

Job Classification:

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
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Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$25.73 to $34.58 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 4 years

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A

Major:

Associate¿s degree or equivalent specializing in Accounting or related

Gender:

N/A