Finance Clerk II- Accounting Technician

Finance Clerk II Accounting Technician

Under supervision of the Admin Services Director, the Finance Clerk II Accounting Technician performs a variety of basic to complex accounting tasks in support of the Town of Mead, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and reporting.

Works under general supervision of the Administrative Services Director with general direction and assignments received from the Administrative Services Director, Town Manager, and external consultants.

The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Performs and leads others in routine accounting functions, such as processing invoices for payment, preparing bi-weekly payroll, W-2's, quarterly reports, payroll taxes, utility billing, A / R billing, and A / P billing while utilizing municipal accounting software.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly account reconciliations and financial reports for the Board of Trustees and to various county, state and federal agencies.
• Responsible for computing utility rates, account set up, disconnections, collection of delinquent utility accounts, and preparing annual assessment documents.
• Responsible for developing spreadsheets, data manipulation, database administration, and the preparation of finance / HR documents, presentations, and Board of Trustees' reports.
• Assists with contract and grant related tasks, including tracking, drafting documents, renewals, contract amendments, and preparing various notices and reimbursement requests.
• Assists with preparation of the annual budget
• Prepares reports and documentation in coordination of annual financial audit.
• Reviews payment registers to confirm accuracy and prepares deposits.
• Assists with health and wellness benefits, including processing employee insurance information, verifying premium charges from carriers and handling other insurance requests.
• Maintains accurate records in the Town's financial records systems, personnel database, and benefits portals.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent preferred.

Three (3) years accounting experience required including payroll, AP and AR.

One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a Finance-HR Clerk I and have demonstrated the ability to perform the full range of duties independently.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides evidence the incumbent possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Valid Colorado Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :