Accounting Technician II - Finance - Juneau - Open Until Filled

Accounting Technician II

Department: Finance
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade(s): 8

Purpose:
Accounting Technician II is the full-proficiency level in which incumbent examines, verifies, and maintains accounts and accounting data in ledger and subsidiary accounts. Performing the work requires in-depth or broad knowledge of a body of accounting, budget, or other financial management regulations, practices, procedures, and policies related to specific function. Provides financial analysis as requested by the direct supervisor.

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

Accounting Technician II
• Reviews documents for financial coding, accuracy, and appropriate documentation.
• Determines if documents clearly meet defined requirements.
• Identifies source of discrepancy to determine what is required and obtain corrected data as required.
• Calculates payments based on approved documents.
• Processes accounting documents for payments.
• Records expenditures in correct month.
• Tracks and maintains documents through accounting cycle.
• Reviews the efficiency of accounting procedures and recommends changes related to specific function.
• Identifies the need for improved coordination, additional training, and clarification of procedures to reduce errors or process delays.
• Acts as source person for resolving or recommending resolution of routine payment issues. Provides formal and informal training on payment matters.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures.
• Generates reports.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and prepares adjusting journal entries.
• Prepares periodic and annual documents; and financial data and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively:

Accounting Technician II
• Ability to work effectively with executives, managers, supervisors, employees, and employee representatives.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology.
• Knowledge of OMB A-87, OM B A- 102, and Federal Travel Regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records.
• Working knowledge with word processing, spread sheets, and automated accounting software.
• Ability to interpret and apply and explain laws, regulations and policies.
• Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and make corrections.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and organize accounting data, interpret its significance, and prepare reports.
• Working knowledge of techniques and method used in reconciling accounts and auditing.
• Excellent computer skills including MS office Suite programs, and Great Plains.
• Ability to train or lead staff.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills):
Accounting Technician II
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of accounting experience required.
• One-year supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills):
• Associate Degree in Accounting

Physical Requirements. 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 with or without reasonable accommodation:
• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Some travel may be required on small aircraft or ferry.
• Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The supervisor will review these if applicable.