Accounting Tech III

Accounting Tech III

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $20.47 - $ Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Final date to receive applications – 9/17/2026*

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Are you interested in starting a career in government or in the financial field as an Accounting Technician III? This position with the Utah Department of Corrections might be for you.

The Accounting Technician III will prepare and process a variety of accounting documents/transactions and maintain department accounts. Accounting activities may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, revenues, taxes, audit research, and other related accounting tasks including:

• Knowledge of reporting and documentation
• A knowledge of agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission
• An understanding of bookkeeping procedures
• An ability to support professional staff such as accountants, budget officers, managers, etc.
• The ability to process adjustments to data and accounts

The working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position is currently not eligible for telework + a hybrid teleworking position

The hourly rate is $20.47. Current UDC employees are subject to the Career Ladder.

• Is very detail-oriented
• Willing to learn and adapt to new ways
• Self-Motivated
• Confident and Effective communication.
• Problem-solving and teamwork
• Software Proficiency
• Positive attitude
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• At least 1 year of accounting experience or providing office/clerical support in a professional office setting

Example of Duties

• Prepares and processes billings, claims, warrants, disbursements, and related documents.
• Prepares and processes documents, reviews for accuracy and completeness, updates information, and evaluates against policy/procedure. Compares elements for consistency or logical relationships.
• Review documents, reconcile discrepancies, and make needed adjustments.
• Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data. Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints. Provides information, explains policy and procedures, and facilitates a resolution.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Provides assistance and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Use computer relational database software.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Use basic and business math to solve problems.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of an office environment.
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, and process information or data. review and edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Bookkeeping procedures.
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally. communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely; read and understand information presented in writing. use automated accounting and financial computer systems.
• Use computer spreadsheet software.
• Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Document accounts receivables and payables.
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