Accounting Technician

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Grade 14 

Accounting Technician - Accounts Receivable

General Statement of Duties

The primary responsibilities of this position will include processing  accounts receivable transactions and other related accounts receivable functions, such as: collections, A/R aging and reporting.

Performs budget preparation, administration and related accounting duties; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Prepares an annual budget, portion of a budget or divisional representation of a budget, including preparing proposals, analyzing data, allocating priorities, gathering input from key departmental personnel and documenting all decision making;
• Monitors and prepares specialized reports relating to cost accounting procedures;
• Posts and balances general and subsidiary accounts;
• Audits, computes and records financial transactions;
• Posts budget adjustments;
• Reviews and approves of purchase requisitions for goods and services, including conducting cost feasibility studies and making recommendations to Department Head;
• Supervises accounting personnel in accounts processing and purchasing activities;
• Prepares specifications for the purchase of goods and services;
• Monitors financial accounts reports for accuracy;
• Prepares budget adjustments and determines accounts to be utilized;
• Compiles data, assembles using spreadsheets or related computer applications and publishes reports on specialized Departmental operations as requested;
• Performs grant administration as requested;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting; and
• Some experience in Accounting operations within a municipality; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Special Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable, aging & collections experience
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• A solid knowledge of MS Excel