Accounting Technician

Overview

Under general supervision, performs advanced accounting support duties. The incumbent is responsible for posting complex journal entries that require the use of specialized accounting procedures, assisting the supervisor in preparing agency budgets, and examining records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations. This is a full-time position with state benefits.

• Classifies/codes a variety of transactions which may require considerable knowledge.
• Transfers funds and balances multiple accounts such as hospital billing.
• Examines accounting records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Prepares and illustrates specialized statements and reports which reflect the relationships among accounts and which require steady searching and analysis.
• Makes complex journal entries and other transactions which require use of specialized accounting procedures.
• Maintains accounting records; gathers data and prepares complex financial statements and reports from records maintained.
• Assists supervisor in preparing budget by compiling data, preparing summaries and requests, and/or developing cost projections.
• Contacts associates, administrators, and general public in order to obtain information, discuss changes in documents, or resolve problems with more complex accounts.
• Makes recommendations on the development or revision of agency policies and procedures.
• May assign account/department codes.
• May train Accounting Technicians and subordinate staff.
• May lead and review work of other Accounting Technicians.

• Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: Four years of full time or equivalent part time paid bookkeeping, accounting, or related experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of college-level accounting courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of three semester hours equals six months experience;
  OR Successful completion of related business school or vocational training may be substituted for the experience through an established formula.
• Special Requirements: Ability to complete a successful background check. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Paygrade: PG 10 (32,862 – 56,373)