Columbus Consolidated Government
Accounting Technician - G115 Muscogee County Prison
Columbus Consolidated Government, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900
Salary:
$16.88 Hourly
Location :
Columbus, GA
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
2024-00000327
Department:
Muscogee County Prison
Division:
Warden
Opening Date:
09/27/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing accounting functions in support of the correctional institution.Maintains inmate accounts in the CACTAS and Quicken programs; resolves inmate account issues and problems.Operates the inmate store; maintains accounting and inventory records.Maintains MCP accounts including recording deposits, withdrawals, account balances, and reconciliation; prints checks for payments out of MCP accounts.Enters and retrieves technical information from a computer in order to perform research, update records, process transactions, and respond to requests for information.Takes all deposits to the bank at the end of the day.Prepares narrative and statistical reports in order to track and document activities and to provide justification for department actions and requests.Provides information to the public about policies, guidelines, procedures, and the status of departmental and divisional activities.Performs the duties of the Administrative Coordinator, the Accounting Clerk, and the Administrative Support Specialist I.Formats and types letters and reports.Researches and recommends planning to improve services.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of computer software programs used for preparing reports and correspondence.Knowledge of financial software such as Quicken.Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and procedures.Knowledge of office administration practices and procedures, such as letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment.Skill in maintaining records.Skill in organization.Skill in interpersonal relations.Skill in oral and written communication.Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.?Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing - for sustained periods of time.Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:Low-cost Medical InsurancePrescription Drug PlanDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityCredit UnionDirect Deposit12 Paid HolidaysVacation LeaveSick LeavePERK Time OffRetirement PlanSupplemental Retirement PlanFree and Discounted ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramTake advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie TicketsFree Notary ServicesRide a Metra Bus for FreeFree MulchFree Fire/Safety Home InspectionSunray Cleaners discountsAdopt a pet for Free from Animal ControlDriver's Training for Employee DependentsOxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discountsRiver Center DiscountsCell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School DiplomaGEDHigh School DiplomaTechnical CollegeSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate's Degree
02
How many years of accounting, cashiering and/or administrative experience which includes some experience interacting with managers and general public do you have?
None0 - 1 year1 - 3 years3 - 5 years5 years or more
03
Please list and explain any on-the-job or formal customer service training you have.
04
What financial computer software programs are you skilled in utilizing?
05
Please list and explain any specialized training you have relating to accounting, cashiering and/or administration.
Required Question
$16.88 Hourly
Location :
Columbus, GA
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
2024-00000327
Department:
Muscogee County Prison
Division:
Warden
Opening Date:
09/27/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing accounting functions in support of the correctional institution.Maintains inmate accounts in the CACTAS and Quicken programs; resolves inmate account issues and problems.Operates the inmate store; maintains accounting and inventory records.Maintains MCP accounts including recording deposits, withdrawals, account balances, and reconciliation; prints checks for payments out of MCP accounts.Enters and retrieves technical information from a computer in order to perform research, update records, process transactions, and respond to requests for information.Takes all deposits to the bank at the end of the day.Prepares narrative and statistical reports in order to track and document activities and to provide justification for department actions and requests.Provides information to the public about policies, guidelines, procedures, and the status of departmental and divisional activities.Performs the duties of the Administrative Coordinator, the Accounting Clerk, and the Administrative Support Specialist I.Formats and types letters and reports.Researches and recommends planning to improve services.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of computer software programs used for preparing reports and correspondence.Knowledge of financial software such as Quicken.Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and procedures.Knowledge of office administration practices and procedures, such as letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment.Skill in maintaining records.Skill in organization.Skill in interpersonal relations.Skill in oral and written communication.Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.?Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing - for sustained periods of time.Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:Low-cost Medical InsurancePrescription Drug PlanDental PlanVision PlanFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityCredit UnionDirect Deposit12 Paid HolidaysVacation LeaveSick LeavePERK Time OffRetirement PlanSupplemental Retirement PlanFree and Discounted ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramTake advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie TicketsFree Notary ServicesRide a Metra Bus for FreeFree MulchFree Fire/Safety Home InspectionSunray Cleaners discountsAdopt a pet for Free from Animal ControlDriver's Training for Employee DependentsOxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discountsRiver Center DiscountsCell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement PlanThe Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School DiplomaGEDHigh School DiplomaTechnical CollegeSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate's Degree
02
How many years of accounting, cashiering and/or administrative experience which includes some experience interacting with managers and general public do you have?
None0 - 1 year1 - 3 years3 - 5 years5 years or more
03
Please list and explain any on-the-job or formal customer service training you have.
04
What financial computer software programs are you skilled in utilizing?
05
Please list and explain any specialized training you have relating to accounting, cashiering and/or administration.
Required Question