POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTING
TECHNICIAN II
POSITION NUMBER: RAB.1490
DEPARTMENT: ROAD & BRIDGE
STARTING SALARY: $14.79
- $16.64 PER HOUR (DOQ)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08/04/2008
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND REHIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Performs a wide variety of accounting clerical work
involving the preparation, processing, maintenance, and review of financial and
statistical records, including the areas of accounts payable, accounts
receivable, and/or payroll.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
·
Participate in
the preparation and maintenance of accounts payable and accounts receivable,
project accounting, and inventory documents, as well as the control and account
verification processes of the County's accounting systems.
·
Prepare and
process a variety of bills and invoices.
·
Examine and
verify that entries, postings, and totals are accurate and supporting documents
are included in records.
·
Prepare and run
necessary reports.
·
Post and
maintain records of expenditures, usages, and accounts according to established
account classifications and procedures.
·
Collect payments
over the counter and through the mail.
·
Balance cash
drawer and prepare deposits.
·
Post a wide
assortment of information to records.
·
Maintain files
of correspondence, records, and other documents.
·
Prepare
financial and statistical reports.
·
Assist in the
preparation of a department payroll; prepare and provide appropriate records
and figures to the County's payroll section; maintain human resources files and
employee records for the assigned Department.
·
Prepare fiscal
data for use in budget preparation.
·
Maintain sick
leave, vacation, and overtime records.
·
Check and index
invoices and prepare for payment.
·
Respond to
employee and citizen complaints and inquiries.
·
Serve as a
receptionist as assigned.
·
Provide
telephone support and first-level citizen complaint resolution.
·
Operate a
computer terminal as assigned; input data and run and distribute appropriate
reports.
·
Review and check
records, forms, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance
to rules and regulations.
·
Receive, sort,
and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; operate a calculator and other
office appliances; perform a variety of general clerical and typing work; perform
related duties as assigned.
·
Provide staff
assistance relative to the development and maintenance of departmental business
process.
OTHER
DUTIES:
·
Perform other
duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge
of:
·
Basic methods,
terminology, and practices of bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
·
Mathematical
principles and procedures.
·
Modern office
practices and procedures.
·
Data processing
operations related to the maintenance of fiscal records.
·
County fiscal
systems and procedures.
Ability
to:
·
Operate a
Windows Personal Computer.
·
Perform
difficult and responsible clerical work.
·
Post financial,
project accounting and inventory data and make accurate mathematical
calculations.
·
Operate a
ten-key calculator.
·
Type at a speed
necessary for adequate job performance.
·
Understand and
carry out oral and written instructions.
·
Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the general
public.
·
Perform duties
independently without close supervision.
·
Operate
bookkeeping, calculating, and data processing equipment.
EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING: Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying:
Experience:
·
One year of experience comparable
to a Larimer County Accounting Technician I, or experience in duties similar to
the essential functions listed in this job description, or in the performance
of similar duties and responsibilities.
Training:
·
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by
specialized bookkeeping course work.
·
Associate’s
Degree desirable.
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