Accounting Technician Non-Management- Non-Exempt Salary Range: $72,103 to $87,642 Position Open Until Filled The Accounting Technician is responsible for providing accounting, financial, and administrative support, coordination, and documentation in support of the Accountant, Risk Analyst, and Finance Manager. Supervision Received and Exercised Under direct supervision from the Finance Manager, the Accounting Technician will provide direct support for various accounting, financial, and administrative duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides direct administrative support to the Finance Manager and performs responsible clerical work in all areas of finance and accounting, including collecting and reconciling Member payroll data and responding to accounting and carrier requests for financial data from Members and on behalf of Members.
Provides technical support in preparing, maintaining, and operating accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and administration.
Responsible for vendor databases and 1099 processing. • Receives, balances, and audits cash receipts and disbursements, post revenue, prepares bank deposits and related reports.
Participates in gathering, assembling, tabulating, entering, checking, verifying, balancing, adjusting, recording, and filing financial data and review information to ensure accurate reporting. Assist with preparing, maintaining, and/or verifying various accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files.
Participates in generating and preparing a variety of financial, accounting, and statistical statements, analyses, documents, and reports required for management reporting utilizing both manual and computerized spreadsheet applications.
Assist with preparing data analysis reports and presentations for Members and the Board of Directors.
Provides backup support for the semi-monthly administration of payroll and compiles and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports relating to the payroll function.
Provide backup support for accounts payable, sort and distribute invoices from vendors, contact vendors regarding payments, process invoices, receive department approval, generate, and mail checks, and files and create various accounts payable reports.
Requirements:
Knowledge of
General accounting principles and payroll processes
Data analysis Skills in
Planning, coordinating, organizing, and facilitating multiple work projects.
Data collection, entry, and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality.
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Interact effectively with representatives of various public and private agencies, service providers, Members, and all employees.
Understanding, applying, and adhering to required guidelines. Ability to
Work proficiently with computerized accounting software programs, Word, Excel, and other analytical software programs.
Organize, coordinate, and facilitate meetings and events.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Provide clear oral and written communication.
Work independently in a time-sensitive environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Chief Administrative Officer, all MPA (Municipal Pooling Authority) employees, the Board of Directors, member city's employees, and third-party contractors.
Maintain professional integrity and protect confidential information.
Physical Requirements The conditions herein represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; daily repetitive bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and kneeling; ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information; work with frequent interruptions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided upon request. Travel Incumbents must be available to travel up to 15% and have their own vehicle to travel to each Member city.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor or Associate degree in Accounting or related field. Knowledge and experience in public accounting requirements
Minimum Qualifications Education/Training and Experience Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; completion of some college-level courses in bookkeeping or accounting; and three years of progressively responsible experience in performing financial or statistical recordkeeping. Experience in a public agency is preferred or Joint Powers Authority. License/Certifications/Insurance
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of employment. The ability to drive a vehicle is a specific requirement for this position. Proof of Vehicle Insurance with the following limits of coverage: