Accounting Technician 4

Nature of Work Under general supervision, performs advanced accounting support duties. The primary duties include Auditing enrollment forms for the accuracy of member participation in one of the ten retirement plans administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB). The position will also include researching and clearing edits that may trigger on a member account when payroll is submitted from the various employers participating in one of the retirement plans. Further, the position will audit payrolls to ensure that remitted contributions are pensionable. Other duties will include supporting employers by phone and email as they submit employee payroll information into the CPRB computer system. Distinguishing Characteristics This is advanced level paraprofessional accounting work. Job duties include performing complex balancing and reconciling of multiple accounts. Employees in this class are responsible for accuracy of accounts for others and require little supervision. Responsibilities may also include being a lead worker. May train Accounting Technicians and subordinate staff. May lead and review work of other Accounting Technicians. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of basic mathematical computations. Knowledge of an automated computer system. Skill in the use of a calculator. Skill in the use of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and personal computer. Ability to detect and correct errors in arithmetic or to refer to proper source for correction. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to train, assign, supervise and review the work of others.

Minimum Qualifications Training:

Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.

Experience:

Four years of full time or equivalent part time paid bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.

Substitution:

Successful completion of college-level accounting courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of three semester hours equals six months experience; OR Successful completion of related business school or vocational training may be substituted for the experience through an established formula.

Pay:

From $19.72 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person