Accounting Technician II-Utilities: City of Staunton
Accounting Technician II-Utilities: City of Staunton
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$ 52000 - 57000
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CITY OF STAUNTON
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II-UTILITIES
The City of Staunton located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley is seeking highly qualified applicants for an Accounting Technician II-Utilitiesposition. Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. For more information about the office of Finance please visit City of Staunton Finance. The City of Staunton offers excellent benefits and a wide range of educational and cultural amenities. Staunton with a relatively low cost of living is known for its history architecture arts and cultural and culinary delights.
The successful candidate is assigned responsible clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records. Additional support services for the administrative staff of the department is provided on an as needed basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
The minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following functions/tasks:
- Performs and processes all phases of utility billing: water/sewer/refuse/stormwater;
- Processes data and information accurately and timely for billing cycles work orders and account adjustments according to established schedules;
- Processes late notices/penalties for utility accounts;
- Verifies and reconciles utility accounts for accurate billing status;
- Assists utility customers with questions about utility accounts;
- Processes and reconciles all end of month reports;
- Prepares journal entries for adjustments/ account reconcilements to receivables and general ledger;
- Reconciles utility accounts receivables customer deposits and undistributed receipts;
- Verifies and processes a variety of bills for payment for utility services;
- Collects information and compiles data for special and periodic reports;
- Reviews and checks records forms and documents for accuracy completeness and conformance to rules and regulations;
- Interprets policies and a procedure related to accounting actions and makes decisions in the application of laws and regulations and;
- Assists independent auditors as required on City audits.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting terminology and methods. Must have general knowledge of: accounting principles; all phases of accounts payable and receivable including laws regulations and benefit; standard office procedures practices and equipment and; computer applications including Word Excel and/or other financial software. Must have the ability to: maintain accurate financial records; prepare reports and statements; make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public; understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and follow detailed work procedures and; post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree in accounting business administration or related field or equivalent amount of training and experience is preferred.
Hiring Range: $52000 to $57000 DOE/DOQ.
Grade 10
FLSA: Non-Exempt
This position is open until filled.
The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
