Accounting Technician II - Finance - Juneau - Open Until Filled
Accounting Technician II - Finance - Juneau - Open Until Filled
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Job Description
Accounting Technician II
Department: Finance
Exemption Status: NonExempt
Pay Grade(s): 8
Purpose:
Accounting Technician II is the fullproficiency level in which incumbent examines verifies and maintains accounts and accounting data in ledger and subsidiary accounts. Performing the work requires indepth or broad knowledge of a body of accounting budget or other financial management regulations practices procedures and policies related to specific function. Provides financial analysis as requested by the direct supervisor.
Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
Accounting Technician II
Reviews documents for financial coding accuracy and appropriate documentation.
Determines if documents clearly meet defined requirements.
Identifies source of discrepancy to determine what is required and obtain corrected data as required.
Calculates payments based on approved documents.
Processes accounting documents for payments.
Records expenditures in correct month.
Tracks and maintains documents through accounting cycle.
Reviews the efficiency of accounting procedures and recommends changes related to specific function.
Identifies the need for improved coordination additional training and clarification of procedures to reduce errors or process delays.
Acts as source person for resolving or recommending resolution of routine payment issues. Provides formal and informal training on payment matters.
Interprets and communicates policies and procedures.
Generates reports.
Reconciles general ledger accounts and prepares adjusting journal entries.
Prepares periodic and annual documents; and financial data and analysis.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively:
Accounting Technician II
Ability to work effectively with executives managers supervisors employees and employee representatives.
Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures practices methods techniques and terminology.
Knowledge of OMB A87 OM B A 102 and Federal Travel Regulations.
Ability to maintain accurate complete and confidential records.
Working knowledge with word processing spread sheets and automated accounting software.
Ability to interpret and apply and explain laws regulations and policies.
Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and make corrections.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to collect analyze and organize accounting data interpret its significance and prepare reports.
Working knowledge of techniques and method used in reconciling accounts and auditing.
Excellent computer skills including MS office Suite programs and Great Plains.
Ability to train or lead staff.
Minimum Qualifications (education experience skills):
Accounting Technician II
High School Diploma or GED.
Three years of accounting experience required.
Oneyear supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications (education experience skills):
Associate Degree in Accounting
Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary requiring routine walking standing bending and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Some travel may be required on small aircraft or ferry.
Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The supervisor will review these if applicable.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
