Accounting Technician

Job Summary

Under general supervision, an Accounting Technician performs technical accounting duties involving the review and recording of financial transactions within established systems and procedures. Some positions may include supervisory responsibilities in addition to technical tasks.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

General principles, procedures, terminology, and practices used in financial and statistical accounting (posting, computing totals, reconciling accounts, reviewing balance sheets).

Customer service techniques.

Principles and practices of supervision, including performance evaluations, grievances, and discipline.

Training techniques and methods.

Computer applications such as databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Arithmetic for calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals.

English language for clear communication, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.

Proper letter and memo formatting.

Ability to :

Apply governmental accounting principles to create, audit, and reconcile financial transactions.

Analyze and evaluate accounting records, resolve discrepancies, and draw logical conclusions.

Prepare accurate financial and accounting reports and statements.

Interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.

Perform mathematical calculations, including basic algebraic expressions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communicate effectively with the public, other agencies, and staff.

Train, cross-train, and supervise employees, including delegating tasks and evaluating performance.

Meet deadlines and manage interruptions effectively.

Read and interpret complex written materials such as manuals, policies, technical documents, and regulations.

Write clear and concise reports, correspondence, and procedures.

Operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, adding machines, and copiers.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be :

Either :

Completion of an accounting curriculum or certificate program at an accredited institution, including courses in general accounting principles, auditing, cost accounting, and business law.

AND

Two years of responsible experience in preparing and maintaining accounting records, which may include billing / invoicing on computerized systems, report preparation, account reconciliation, and preparing financial statements.

(Two additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required coursework.)

Or :

2. One year of experience as a Senior Account Clerk (or equivalent) responsible for financial record keeping.

Or :

3. Two years of experience as an Account Clerk Level II or Office Specialist Level II responsible for financial record keeping.