Accounting Technician

Join the City of Fridley as an Accounting Technician and play a vital role in keeping our city's financial operations running smoothly! In this fast-paced and customer-focused position, you'll support accounts payable, utility billing, payroll preparation, and a variety of finance functions that directly impact our community. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and providing exceptional service both internally and to the public. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful difference in local government, we'd love to hear from you! Expected hiring

Range:

$29.57 - $32.60 Creates and maintains vendor information in AP system, including W-9 forms. Prepares vendor 1099 forms, including year-end tax filing. Prepares invoices for staff coding. Assembles invoice packets for approval and check printing. Prepares checks for audit and mailing. Processes and educates staff on purchasing card payments. Prepares payroll packets. Assists with utility billing, such as responding to account inquiries, and collecting and processing payments, as needed. Assembles City Council and HRA reports for meetings. Provides administrative support for Finance/Accounting staff. Manages bulk mail account and assists with spreadsheet maintenance. Processes in-coming and out-going USPS mail and email for accounts payable. Scans all check payments and imports into financial system. Processes payment batches for utility billing. Serve as backup r front desk customer service and financial functions, including payroll processing, general ledger, and cash receipting. Provides customer service over the telephone, in person, email and by written correspondence related to accounts payable processing and Finance Department activities. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent Two year's work experience in bookkeeping, accounting or related field; OR Equivalent combination of education/training/experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and financial databases.

Desired Qualifications:

Two-year degree in finance or accounting related field. Previous experience in government finance. Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing. Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Working knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices. Ability to provide optimal customer service skills. Ability to do administrative and accounting work of considerable difficulty, including composing memorandums, tables, spreadsheets, procedures, etc. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to perform typical assignments under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures. Ability to perform standard procedures and tasks using basic analytical ability.

EEO/ADAAA

The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.