Accounting Technician

at City Of Moline % Personnel Dept in Moline, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Characteristics of the Job Under direction, performs relatively complex clerical & accounting functions requiring application of judgment based on knowledge gained through experience. Detailed instructions are given at the beginning of work & on new assignments; however, after becoming familiar with established policies, employees are free to develop their own work sequences. Responsible for following instructions quickly & accurately, assisting in the efficient operation of the finance department. Examples of Duties Other duties may be assigned. Answer the telephone and assist customers by providing information in accordance with established departmental policy. Create, maintain, retrieve & destroy accounting records & department files as required by law. Support accounts payable functions by assisting customers, setting up & maintaining vendor accounts, processing payables, maintaining files, printing checks, compiling reports & completing special projects as assigned. Input & maintain fixed assets records. Perform other accounting & payroll duties on an as-needed basis. Prepare bank deposits and/or deliver deposit money to City's designated financial institution. Operate standard office machines such as a computer & keyboard, multi-line telephone system, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, mail machine, etc. Open, sort, & distribute incoming mail & prepare and process outgoing mail. Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records. Compose & type forms, letters, reports, & instructions. Assist in ordering, receiving, & accounting for office supplies. Train other staff in current office operations & provide assistance where necessary. Promote communication & adequate information flow. Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field & two (2) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of training & experience which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good knowledge of business English, arithmetic, spelling & grammar; & of the laws & regulations that impact the work performed; working knowledge of generally accepted office procedures, practices, systems & equipment; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles & procedures related to the accounts payable function.