Accounting Technician

City of Anaheim Public Works Department

seeks an

Accounting Technician

to support the Administrative and Financial Services Division. The Accounting Technician performs a variety of specialized, technical, and complex clerical accounting work of above-average difficulty in connection with the preparation, review, and maintenance of financial and statistical records.Duties include running reports from financial systems to create Excel spreadsheets for various grants and contract reports, processing purchasing/credit card statements, preparing journal entries, assisting with payroll, and performing general clerical duties.The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.For positions assigned lead responsibility, assign work, set priorities, review work, train and evaluate performance.Audit, verify, resolve, balance and otherwise check and correct work performed by accounting clerical personnel.Audit, balance, reconcile ledgers, journals, accounting records and reports with control figures, analyze accounts, research discrepancies and post correcting entries; reconcile bank statements.Prepare special and recurring schedules and reports, such as financial schedules and reports, expenditure reports, revenue reports, budget data and statistical analyses.Compute and prepare payments for contractual services.Balance cash amounts received against collections report and amounts paid against invoices.Contact delinquent receivable customers by telephone and arrange for payment of overdue accounts.Compile data for customers making inquiries into invoices, payments and collections.Pursue collections on returned checks; prepare journal entries for supervisory review.Allocate receipts and charges to appropriate funds/accounts, including the posting of collection receipts.Maintain logs and prepare accounting worksheets; compute, allocate and post interest received and receivable for each fund.Collect and account for money; maintain and control cash drawer.Maintain and update online time payroll distribution system.Process complex purchase power bills.Work with online work order systems as required.File materials into established files; distribute reports to departments and prepare monthly reports.Proofread complex accounting materials for clerical and numerical accuracy; compile information for a variety of statistical reports and compose routine correspondence.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Experience and Training:

Performing extensive responsible double-entry accounting, preferably with municipal accounting experience. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.Knowledge of:

Accounting principles, procedures and terminology; advanced accounting record-keeping procedures; billing and collection of claims; financial and statistical spreadsheets; data processing as it relates to accounting; principles of supervision and training; modern office equipment and procedures; computer terminal operating methods; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; business math; federal, state and local laws regulations and ordinances regarding accounting.Ability to:

Apply fundamental principles of accounting; analyze fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; maintain ledgers and journals; maintain accurate records and controls; read, understand and apply difficult materials; operate a calculator and keyboard with accuracy; accurately and effectively process small claims paperwork and represent the City in court; effectively operate a computer terminal and use related software; speak clearly and distinctly; give accurate and timely information; prepare clear, concise and easily understood statistical and narrative reports; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision; remain current on accounting principles; work independently; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION:Applications will be accepted until

Friday, November 1, 2024

at

5:00PM

. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.Equal Opportunity Employer

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