What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant - Revenue Collections position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
This position is responsible for providing accounting support for assigned Borough finance operations.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
G1 - G5 - DOE
High School diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Related experience may include: Cash handling experience, Ability to reconcile a cash till, Accounts Receivable, Banking experience of any kind, Administrative work, Data entry, Customer service skills.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
- Processes and reviews documents related to Borough taxes, land sales, special assessments, utilities services and other fees.
- Responds to inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Balances and reconciles daily work and prepares bank deposits.
- Generates journal entries and adjustments.
- Reviews and assists in special assessments and taxes.
- Prepares regular and special reports, letters, invoices, and other documents.
- Reviews and processes purchase orders.
- Enters payment information to computerized database.
- Sorts and distributes mail.
- Maintains related files and records; prepares records for storage and/or destruction.
- Maintains and balances cash till.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; receives and processes payments.
- Performs related duties.
Salary : $23 - $25
