What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at City of Wilton Manors?
Under direct supervision, the purpose of the job is to perform routine accounting and general administrative support work according to generally accepted accounting principles, established administrative procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this job classification function at entry staff level to accomplish assigned functions according to established schedules, calendars, projects, and programs of the assigned department. Work includes posting, data entry, customer service, maintenance and reconciliation tasks relevant to assigned functional areas; e.g. processing invoices, reconciling vendor’s accounts, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely and accurate payments. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, experience in payment processing and the ability to handle account reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency. Essential Job Functions
Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by six (6) to twelve (12) months experience and/or training in administrative/secretarial support functions and the ability to perform general mathematical computations accurately and efficiently; minimum of one (1) year in a customer service role; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is required.
Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.
- Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy and ensure proper approvals before payment.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions to ensure financial data integrity.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors by addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
- Perform entry level accounting support work according to generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; performs general clerical work according to established administrative procedures and departmental guidelines.
- Perform a variety of essential record keeping duties; maintains department record keeping, filing systems, and other relevant materials appropriate to assigned unit.
- Receive and perform data entry tasks for various accounts payable functions. Review transactions for compliance of internal policies. Reconcile vendors’ statements to the accounting records. Respond to vendors’ inquiries.
- Perform data entry for journal entries.
- Perform verification tasks for invoices and vendors’ balances according to department checks and balances procedures.
- Maintain, update and reconcile various logs, reports, ledgers, files, databases,
and spreadsheets. - Perform data entry of invoices/receipts under the City’s Purchasing Card Program and reconcile balances to monthly statements.
- Routinely assist with providing customer service related to utility billing and other departmental responsibilities.
- Assist in public records request responses.
- Assist other Finance Department employees as necessary.
- Generate and assist with various system reports and receipts using Microsoft Word and Excel; e.g., various insurance allocation worksheets.
- Perform related duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by six (6) to twelve (12) months experience and/or training in administrative/secretarial support functions and the ability to perform general mathematical computations accurately and efficiently; minimum of one (1) year in a customer service role; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is required.
Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wilton Manors will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $45,633 - $57,598