City of Springfield

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1

Pay Grade: 117

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit: OPEU

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of a mid-manager, performs advanced bookkeeping and paraprofessional accounting work, to include one or more of the following activities: accounts payable; accounts receivable; assessments; foreclosures, and reconciliation of the City's general ledger accounts. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Prepares, balances, and reviews a wide variety of financial reports and records for accuracy, and makes corrections as needed; maintains ledgers and journals by entering, verifying, and changing data as necessary.

2. Coordinates incoming financial data, reports, and other accounting information from City departments and outside sources to ensure accurate and timely processing; answers inquiries and attempts to resolve problems within the scope of the position.

3. Contributes to the planning and development of financial systems to meet City requirements and needs; recommends methods and procedures as they relate to paraprofessional accounting.

4. Audits transactions and records for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines; works with auditors and representatives from other agencies to ensure compliance with accounting requirements.

5. Performs complex financial recordkeeping to monitor accounts, using advanced bookkeeping skills, electronic spreadsheets, and various data sources.

6. May interact with other employees to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions to include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or other major financial program activities.

7. Provides technical and procedural information and general assistance to City staff, vendors, and the public.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of advanced bookkeeping and paraprofessional accounting practices and concepts as applied to governmental accounting; considerable knowledge of procedures and practices that enhance the effectiveness of fiscal controls; knowledge of computer information systems and electronic spreadsheet applications; knowledge of the principles of work coordination and scheduling; knowledge of filing and retrieval techniques; knowledge of business office practices, procedures, and equipment; ability to perform advanced bookkeeping assignments with negligible errors; ability to use independent judgment, and apply laws, regulations, and policies within the scope of the position; ability to compile and analyze data, and prepare accurate financial activity reports; ability to maintain manual and automated records and files; ability to operate personal computers and utilize word processing and spreadsheet applications; ability to post complex data and make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; ability to operate office machines and equipment; ability to interact harmoniously with co-workers, vendors, other agencies, and the public.

Experience and Training

Related work experience, typically three years of progressively responsible experience in bookkeeping or statistical recordkeeping activities. A job-related, two year degree may be substituted for half of the required experience, or any combination of experience, training, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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