Accounting Technician I / Finance Department

OBJECTIVE

Obtains financial data for use in maintaining accounting and other records using the City's accounting computer system by performing the following duties. Primarily responsible for accounts receivable and reconciliation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices, deposit slips and checks, substantiating business transactions. Maintains filing systems for accounts receivable, franchise taxes, and water tower and other leases. Balances deposits to journal entries daily. Maintains paving assessment records. Makes daily bank deposits. Processes accounts receivable; issues invoices and past due notices; collects past due accounts. Reconciles accounts receivables. Maintains petty cash and reimburse City employees for expenses incurred. Maintains Cooke County Appraisal District deposits and reports. Assists with monthly sales tax report. Assists customer service with outages, adjustments, billing and other internal customer service operations. Processes monthly and quarterly reports for motels and taxi service. Assists in internal audit functions within the scope outlined by the City Manager and/or Finance Director. Reconciles credit card statements.

Additional Duties:

Assists Controller and Finance Director as needed. Receives (cross) training and maintains a working knowledge of Customer Service, A/P and Payroll functions and responsibilities; assists in Customer Services, A/P and Payroll as needed or directed. Sorts incoming mail into department mailboxes as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Basic accounting principles and practices with emphasis in governmental accounting. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and various software packages, including Microsoft Office Applications. Basic mathematical principles. Operation of utility billing, cash receipts, general ledger, and miscellaneous account receivables systems.

Ability to:

Effectively perform a variety of accounting functions. Work with a strong work ethic, organizational and time management skills. Interpret and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Data entry at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in and accounting environment and/or bookkeeping work with use of accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. An Associates Degree in accounting or additional specialized training in a related field is desirable. License(s)/Certifications(s): Valid driver's license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, hand, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. Occasionally required to walk. Regularly requires a great deal of hand and arm movement in computer entry. Occasionally move and/or lift computer paper which weights up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Drive to bank and sometimes other local locations for errands as requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not an employment agreement, contact agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.