Accounting Technician Print Subscribe Class Title Accounting Technician Class Code 1559 Salary $57,075.20 - $80,288.00 Annually + Definition + Benefits Classification Description Summary Under direction, performs a variety of difficult and complex technical accounting duties involved in performing responsible financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area; answers questions and provides information and assistance to the other staff and the general public; and may provide lead direction within area of assignment. Essential Functions The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Perform a variety of difficult and complex technical accounting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Coordinate and process information to ensure completion of assigned projects or duties within specified timelines; monitor compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment and related fiscal activities. Interpret and apply appropriate accounting rules and regulations; ensure work performed complies with established standards and principles. Prepare, maintain, and/or verify a variety of complex and comprehensive accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files; gather, assemble, tabulate, enter, check, verify, balance, adjust, record, and file financial data; code data according to prescribed accounting procedures; review information to ensure accurate reporting; resolve discrepancies; establish and maintain various files and records. Prepare a variety of comprehensive financial, accounting, and statistical statements, analyses, documents, and reports; assist other staff in the preparation of reports and recommendations including to gather, organize, and analyze data; prepare difficult financial, accounting, budgetary, and statistical studies and reports. Balance and reconcile various statements and accounts; analyze accounts to determine accuracy of records; research, compile, and prepare reports for higher level staff as requested. Perform a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties in support of accounts payable and receivable; provides back-up in the preparation, inputting, and collection of accounts receivable invoices; provides back-up in reconciling monthly vendor statements and accounts payable invoices; provides back-up in preparing and sending payments to vendors. Analyze and correct general ledger accounts; audit various ledgers, registers, and journals according to established account classifications; prepare required analytical reports. Maintain City chart of accounts; prepare and enter a variety of standard and special journal entries into general and subsidiary ledgers; prepare trial balances and related statements. Balance and reconcile City bank statements and accounts; analyze accounts to determine accuracy of records. Answer questions and provide technical information, assistance, and instruction to other staff and the general public in a courteous manner; interpret and explain City ordinance or administrative policies; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Utilize various computer programs and applications; enter and maintain data; generate reports from a database or in-house system; create spreadsheets and generate reports using spreadsheet software; create documents using word processing software. Provide back up support for other accounting functions as required; provide assistance in performing other accounting related duties to meet deadlines; participate in special projects as assigned. As assigned, train employees in their areas of work including proper methods, procedures, and techniques; verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. Perform general clerical and office support duties in support of department operations. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of assigned accounting system, function, or program area. Technical accounting principles and practices used in difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting. Procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal record keeping systems. Governmental accounting principles and procedures and municipal accounting system requirements and procedures. Principles and practices used establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems, including those used in the maintenance of confidential and sensitive materials. Methods and techniques of coding, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records. Account auditing principles and practices. Principles and practices of data collection and accounting, financial, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation. Mathematical principles. Business letter writing. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Methods and techniques of effective customer service. Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: Perform a full range of difficult and complex technical accounting duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Understand the organization, operation, and services of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Understand, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Perform a variety of accounting, fiscal, and statistical record keeping duties including to maintain a variety of complex records and files. Prepare clear and concise accounting, financial, statistical, and administrative reports. Prepare and reconcile journal entries and financial and accounting records. Review financial records, reports, and related documents, identify discrepancies, and resolve problems related to assigned are of responsibility. Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy. Type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies. Effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit. Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals. Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously. Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in accounting, finance, or a related field. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible clerical and technical accounting experience related to area of assignment. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Other Requirements Local 39 Non-Supervisory G22 Last Update: 08/2019 JD 11/2018 Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link (http://www.reno.gov/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs. Subscribe Please verify your email address Verify Email