Accounting Technician

Salary : $45,633.00 - $57,598.00 Annually

Location : Wilton Manors, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-055

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offers the following benefits :

CITY OF WILTON MANORS - GENERAL EMPLOYEES

SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS

Vacation

Sick and Bereavement Leave

Holidays

11 holidays in each calendar year

Personal Days

2 personal days in each calendar year for all employees

Insurance

Tuition

Reimbursed at 100% of State tuition

COLA or Wage Adjustment

Commission-approved at budget

Uniforms

Provided by City when required

Pension

Salary

Merit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ).

Fitness Center

Use of City's fitness center after completing all required documentation

Salary : $45,633 - $57,598