Accounting Assistant (RFT) (Tax Division)
GovernmentJobs.com, Palmer, AK, United States
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing accounting support for assigned Borough finance operations. This position functions primarily as a tax clerk located in the Tax Collections Division whose primary responsibility is receiving and processing funds received in person, by mail, and electronically. This includes all property tax payments. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Duties/Responsibilities
Processes invoices, payroll, payments, and journal entries.
Processes and reviews documents related to Borough taxes, land sales, special assessments, utilities services and other fees.
Responds to inquiries in a timely fashion.
Balances and reconciles daily work and prepares bank deposits.
Generates journal entries and adjustments.
Assists in the preparation of lien releases, certificates of redemption, and repurchase quitclaims.
Reviews and assists in special assessments and taxes.
Prepares regular and special reports, letters, invoices, and other documents.
Reviews and processes purchase orders.
Enters payment information to computerized database.
Reconciles statements and requests outstanding invoices; processes checks.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Maintains related files and records; prepares records for storage and/or destruction.
Maintains and balances petty cash.
Updates financial notebooks regularly.
Maintains office supplies and reorders as needed.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; receives and processes payments.
Performs related duties.
The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program.
This position is responsible for providing accounting support for assigned Borough finance operations. This position functions primarily as a tax clerk located in the Tax Collections Division whose primary responsibility is receiving and processing funds received in person, by mail, and electronically. This includes all property tax payments. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Duties/Responsibilities
Processes invoices, payroll, payments, and journal entries.
Processes and reviews documents related to Borough taxes, land sales, special assessments, utilities services and other fees.
Responds to inquiries in a timely fashion.
Balances and reconciles daily work and prepares bank deposits.
Generates journal entries and adjustments.
Assists in the preparation of lien releases, certificates of redemption, and repurchase quitclaims.
Reviews and assists in special assessments and taxes.
Prepares regular and special reports, letters, invoices, and other documents.
Reviews and processes purchase orders.
Enters payment information to computerized database.
Reconciles statements and requests outstanding invoices; processes checks.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Maintains related files and records; prepares records for storage and/or destruction.
Maintains and balances petty cash.
Updates financial notebooks regularly.
Maintains office supplies and reorders as needed.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; receives and processes payments.
Performs related duties.
The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program.