What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - FINANCE position at City of Manchester, NH?
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - 2020
GRADE 14
PAY RANGE: $40,811 - $45,933/yr - plus a comprehensive benefits package
General Statement of Duties:
Performs budget preparation, administration and related accounting duties; performs directly related work as required.
Examples of Essential Work:
- Prepares an annual budget, portion of a budget or divisional representation of a budget, including preparing proposals, analyzing data, allocating priorities, gathering input from key departmental personnel and documenting all decision making;
- Monitors and prepares specialized reports relating to cost accounting procedures;
- Posts and balances general and subsidiary accounts;
- Audits, computes and records financial transactions;
- Posts budget adjustments;
- Reviews and approves of purchase requisitions for goods and services, including conducting cost feasibility studies and making recommendations to Department Head;
- Supervises accounting personnel in accounts processing and purchasing activities;
- Prepares specifications for the purchase of goods and services;
- Monitors financial accounts reports for accuracy;
- Prepares budget adjustments and determines accounts to be utilized;
- Compiles data, assembles using spreadsheets or related computer applications and publishes reports on specialized Departmental operations as requested;
- Performs grant administration as requested; and more....
Acceptable Experience and Training:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates Degree in Accounting; and
- Some experience in Accounting operations within a municipality; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications:
- None.
Salary : $40,811 - $45,933