What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician - Bisbee position at Cochise County, AZ?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Bisbee, AZ
Job Type : A Regular, Full Time
Job Number : 020125
Department : Finance Department
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - BISBEE
CLASSIFIED : Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.
OPENS : Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CLOSES : Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. RATE OF PAY : $19.18 hourly, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. PLEASE NOTE : All positions require a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.
NATURE OF WORK : Under general supervision performs a variety of moderately complex para-professional accounting activities; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
TYPICAL DUTIES : (Illustrative Only) Exercises control over the preparation, processing and checking of financial information or claims on County resources and reports by performing the following duties : Performs complex and routine accounting tasks of a technical nature which involves preparation, processing, and verifying financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as invoice information or payment, general ledger accounts, documenting transactions; compiles financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position; analyzes data for accuracy and initiates corrective action when necessary; may assist with the audit of contracts, orders, and vouchers, may assist in departmental budget process or with the County budget process. May include supervisory responsibilities to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate's Degree with courses in accounting, business or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or bookkeeping; one (1) year experience utilizing computerized budget / financial tracking and reporting programs; preferable one (1) year in government fund accounting.
An equivalent combination of education and / or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of :
- principles, practices and procedures of accounting;
- financial record keeping and reporting procedures;
- automated accounting systems and applicable software applications;
- modern office practices and procedures;
- accounts payable & payment processes.
Some knowledge of :
Considerable skill in :
Ability to :
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Essential functions of this position require : lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application : Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19
