Accounting Technician ; Customer Service​/Front Counter

Position: Accounting Technician I (Customer Service/Front Counter)

Accounting Technician I (Customer Service/Front Counter)

Bilingual is highly desirable. Bilingual pay is an additional $35.00 per month. Must pass a proficiency test certifying proficiency in speaking and/or writing in a second language in order to receive additional pay.

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THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

The City of Fountain Valley is looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who has a desire to learn, can successfully multi-task, possesses a great attitude, and has a PASSION for customer service. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the customer’s positive experience with the City and in furthering the Finance Department’s goal of providing timely and accurate financial information.

The City's Finance team is a small close-knit group with a strong sense of camaraderie, and cohesion. We leverage our individual experience and expertise for collaborative problem solving and we enjoy discussing, learning, and planning new financial processes and how they can be strategically implemented. Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers is a primary goal of the department in addition to accuracy and timeliness.

CLASS DEFINITION
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Performs a variety of financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, business licensing, utility billing, purchasing and payroll; maintaining a variety of accounting records, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, documents, analyses and reports and performs other duties as assigned.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level classification in the Accounting Technician series and is distinguished from the Accounting Technician II by the routine tasks and duties assigned. Exercises less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Lead Accounting Technician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Provides quality customer service in answering questions, furnishing information and completing applications for City services and taxes, receiving payments from mail and walk-in customers; recording incoming revenue for the city including utility bills, parking/alarm fines, accounts receivable invoices, business licenses and building permits; and processing accounts payable invoices; purchase order entry and payroll support.
• Performs a variety of payroll and financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of accounts payable, accounts receivables, utility billing, purchasing, and payroll; gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, audits, posts, inputs, and files financial, statistical, personnel and related data; assists in establishing and maintaining accounts, journals and ledgers; prepares accounting entries to transfer funds between accounts; reconciles accounts; verifies, balances and adjusts accounting records;
  
  verifies fund balances; and maintains control on assigned funds and accounts.
• Assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports; gathers and organizes data to assist management in the preparation of reports and recommendations; receives receipts, balances, and posts cash funds; maintains fixed asset records; reviews and processes purchase requisitions; receives, audits, processes, inputs, and distributes requisitions and purchase orders.
• Performs a full range of accounts payable duties including assuming responsibility for paying invoices, material requisitions, demands and general debts incurred by the City; checks documents for accuracy; researches invoices and obtains authorization for payment.
• Assists in the establishment of forms and procedures related to financial record keeping methods; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; and creates spreadsheets, enters data, and generates reports using spreadsheet software.
• Accepts payments from walk-in customers, by mail or night depository; opens, closes, operates and…