Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician supports the City’s financial operations by performing specialized accounts payable and general accounting activities. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, assists with financial reporting and account reconciliation, and provides administrative and technical support to departmental staff. The position contributes to the reliability of financial information, strengthens internal controls, and supports essential accounting functions that enable efficient City operations.

The following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

• Processes accounts payable activities including receiving invoices, entering data into financial systems, preparing disbursements, and monitoring payment status.
• Responds to vendor inquiries, obtains required documentation (such as W-9s), and assists departments with invoice submission, discrepancies, and payment requirements.
• Prepares journal entries to allocate expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts and assists with general accounting duties such as reconciliations and financial data compilation.
• Researches accounts payable issues and collaborates with Purchasing and departments to resolve purchase order or contract discrepancies.
• Processes procurement card transactions by verifying charges, resolving coding issues, preparing reports, and assisting departments with transaction reviews.
• Supports month-end and year-end closing activities, annual audit processes, and routine financial reporting tasks.
• Performs online bank inquiries, reconciles assigned accounts, and prepares miscellaneous journal entries as needed.
• Maintains accounting records, files, and electronic documentation; performs data entry and assists with open records requests related to assigned functions.
• Provides administrative support to departmental accountants and assists with special projects as assigned.
• Assists with front-office reception duties and other general support tasks as needed to ensure effective departmental operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of accounts payable or closely related experience.
• Depending on assignment, a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record may be required.

• Experience with Tyler-Munis financials or similar enterprise financial software.

• Ability to read and comprehend departmental policies, procedures, and accounting documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal departments, vendors, outside agencies, and the public.

This position requires rare lifting up to 45 pounds. Frequent activities include sitting, fine dexterity, vision work, hearing, and speaking. Occasional activities include standing, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, climbing, balancing, and operating foot controls. Rare activities include bending and twisting.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional exposure to infectious diseases when interacting with the public. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.