Accounting Technician II - Fire

Job Summary

This position performs technical accounting functions in support of the Decatur Fire Department.

• Maintain overtime cost spreadsheets and track to budgetary costs.
• Works with the Command Staff and other department leadership to track the FY budget and assist with fiscal planning.
• Coordinate with Purchasing Department on any changes in current year budget amounts including requests for additional funds.
• Maintain updated current knowledge of the expenditures in each GL account.
• Enters purchase requisitions and processes invoicing; checks invoices for accuracy and processes for payment.
• Manage the department uniform allowances. Assist with working with vendors to maintain needed items available for ordering on the websites.
• Will serve as backup in preparing and processing department payroll records; enters overtime amounts, holiday pay, special pay hours, etc.; submits to Human Resources; calculates 24 day forms.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work or through college level courses, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for three to five years.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of payroll processes.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skill in data entry.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in operating office equipment such as a computer and standard business software, copier, calculator, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Guidelines

• Include the City financial and purchasing policies, as well as State bid laws.

• The work consists of related technical accounting duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to perform technical accounting duties in support of department operations. Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and accuracy of those operations.

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

• None.