Accountant Technician

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Account Technician to perform complex clerical and difficult technical work involving the planning, coordinating, preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records. Job responsibilities include preparing and disbursing vendor payments; preparing detailed payroll records, reports and documents; and establishing bookkeeping and control systems. The successful candidate will also maintain fund accounts, make trials balances, account for funds received as well as prepare and supervise the preparation of bills for payment and verify coding.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping, accounting, business or related field; two to three years related experience and/or training involving the maintenance of complex financial records; or equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Performs complex clerical and difficult technical work involving the planning, coordinating, preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and disburses vendor payments
• Prepares detailed payroll records, reports and documents
• Establishes bookkeeping and control systems
• Maintains fund accounts, makes trials balances, account for funds received
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of bills for payment, verifies coding
• Prepares a wide variety of accounting, fiscal, statistical, and similar reports
• Posts receipts and disbursements to major accounts and prepares reports of fees received
• May plan, coordinate and direct the accounting functions for the Department
• Develops reporting system to regularly provide financial and statistical data, and prepares regular and special reports as needed
• Plans and works with outside agencies to cross reference budgeting and funding activities
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget under the direction of the department head
• Supervises and advises subordinate account clerks and clerical personnel on difficult or unusual bookkeeping and accounting problems
• Types letters, memos, and reports as necessary

May supervise approximately 2-3 employees in an assigned department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping, accounting, business or related field; two to three years related experience and/or training involving the maintenance of complex financial records.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as…