ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE II

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under supervision, performs general accounting activities to assist the department in administering programs and services offered to the community. Performs the day-to-day operation of the tax utility billing office in a timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Prepares bank deposits. Reconciles daily transactions with distribution and tax edit reports. Balances petty cash, journalizes expenses and submits report for reimbursement. Performs billing and penalty process and shut off process as directed. Challenge automated results and investigate exceptions. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of general clerical/office practices and procedures including basic office work-flow procedures. Knowledge of data processing methods, information storage and retrieval techniques. Knowledge of common practices and procedures of processing and disseminating information and supporting documentation. Knowledge of basic record-keeping practices. Skill in clerical/office functions such as typing/data entry, filing, answering telephones. Skill in the operation of basic office equipment and machines, computer terminal, typewriter, copy machines, adding machines, etc. Skill in basic mathematical computations. Skill in data-gathering, compilation, formatting and presentation. Skill in the use of computer hardware and applicable computer software. Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or its equivalent (GED) and two or more years of previous general office/clerical experience. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

An employee must maintain a valid driver's license which has no restrictions affecting the employee's ability to perform this job.

Non-Exempt Pay:

$16.50 - $20.70 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): I certify that I have read the job description prior to applying.

Work Location:

In person