Accounting Technician, Senior Job at DeKalb County in Decatur

Job DescriptionPositions available in multiple departments - APPLY TODAY!Salary Range: $21.39 - $34//hour depending on experience FLSA: NonexemptPurpose of Classification:The purpose of this classification is to provide customer service, process accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation, perform administrative duties for an assigned department/division, and provide lead guidance, direction and training to less experienced Accounting Technicians.Essential Functions:The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.Performs customer service functions; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and assists individuals; provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues; distributes, processes, and/or assists customers with completion of various forms/documentation; and responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.Processes documentation pertaining to accounts payable; reviews invoices, expense reports, travel requests, or other payable documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; matches invoices with receiving tickets, purchase orders, and statements; reconciles monthly statements; assigns proper budgetary codes to each expenditure; enters invoice data into computer system; prepares and sends checks; processes stop payments as needed; prepares and balances check registers and summary reports; researches vendor information as needed; researches discrepancies on orders/invoices and works with vendor/department for problem resolution; and prepares 1099 forms and tax exempt forms.Receives monies in payment of various County/department fees/services in person or by mail; records transactions and issues receipts; posts payments to proper account; balances cash drawer and revenues; prepares bank deposits or forwards revenues as appropriate; records deposits made by other County departments; and prepares various reports/records.Processes documentation pertaining to accounts receivable; receives payments for various fees/services; records cash receipts, makes file copies, and balances receipts; posts payments and adjustments to customer accounts; researches checks received without identifying information or checks returned for insufficient funds; and prepares related reports and records.Minimum Qualifications:Associate Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required; two years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required: NoneSupplemental Information:*To be considered for this position, you must pass a pre-hire assessment. Qualified applicants will receive a link via email to take the assessment. Please check your spam/junk folder.You will be evaluated on Data Entry, Filing, Spelling, MS Excel, Proofreading and Math. Please read and follow all instructions before beginning each assessment module. The time limit for each assessment module will be displayed on the screen, and are listed below:Module Time Limit Passing Overall ScoreData Entry 3 minutes 6000 Key Strokes Per Hour (Net) Filing 10 minutes 70% Spelling 10 minutes 70% MS Excel 15 minutes 70% Proofreading 15 minutes 70% Math 15 minutes 70%TOTAL TIME: 68 minutes*Offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment physical and a drug/alcohol screen.Position posted until a viable pool of candidates has been established. This posting is to fill the current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list to fill any future vacancies that may occur in the next 6 months.