Accounting Technician II (Hourly)
Guilford County, Greensboro, NC, United States
Accounting Technician
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Description
This is independent and/or supervisory accounting technician work an accounting program of an operating department
Examples of Duties
Analyzes and verifies bookkeeping transactions; documents and posts financial data to accounts or ledgers; makes adjusting and reversing entries in journals and ledgers.
Prepares trial balances and lists of financial data for supervisory or management staff.
Reconciles individual and organizational accounts; participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
Summarizes financial or statistical information and prepares routine tables, charts and graphs using elementary to intermediate mathematical formulas.
Monitors organizational unit's budgets; advises on applicability of transfers of funds to maintain accounts; authorizes fund transfers within limited County or departmental guidelines.
May serve as a liaison with external auditors by providing data and reports regarding unit accounts.
May supervise and/or train entry level accounting technicians or clerical support staff assigned to work unit.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to standard and specialized accounting transactions.
Knowledge of the concepts and practices of governmental fund accounting.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to plan, organize, and review the work of subordinate office support personnel.
Knowledge of effective interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate, both orally and in writing, with others within and outside the organization to which assigned.
Ability to understand and independently apply and interpret specific laws, departmental rules, and regulations for verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents.
Ability to summarize and compile narrative and numerical materials including verifying accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to organize, maintain, and process agency records and prepare standard financial statements and reports from the books and records.
Ability to establish effective work relationships with all levels of personnel within and outside the agency to which assigned.
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to independently answer routine verbal or written inquires on the status of accounts.
Ability to use a calculator, typewriter, CRT terminal, and personal computer as required by the position.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Graduation from high school or equivalency and three years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting support work.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
1. Environment: Work environment involves normal, everyday discomforts or unpleasantness. Work area has adequate light, heat, and ventilation; environment is organized and stable 2. Hazards: Work presents no significant hazards to employees
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Transparency & Communication | Equity & Inclusion | Accountability
Service & Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter
Description
This is independent and/or supervisory accounting technician work an accounting program of an operating department
Examples of Duties
Analyzes and verifies bookkeeping transactions; documents and posts financial data to accounts or ledgers; makes adjusting and reversing entries in journals and ledgers.
Prepares trial balances and lists of financial data for supervisory or management staff.
Reconciles individual and organizational accounts; participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
Summarizes financial or statistical information and prepares routine tables, charts and graphs using elementary to intermediate mathematical formulas.
Monitors organizational unit's budgets; advises on applicability of transfers of funds to maintain accounts; authorizes fund transfers within limited County or departmental guidelines.
May serve as a liaison with external auditors by providing data and reports regarding unit accounts.
May supervise and/or train entry level accounting technicians or clerical support staff assigned to work unit.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of established bookkeeping and accounting principles and techniques to standard and specialized accounting transactions.
Knowledge of the concepts and practices of governmental fund accounting.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to plan, organize, and review the work of subordinate office support personnel.
Knowledge of effective interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate, both orally and in writing, with others within and outside the organization to which assigned.
Ability to understand and independently apply and interpret specific laws, departmental rules, and regulations for verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents.
Ability to summarize and compile narrative and numerical materials including verifying accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to organize, maintain, and process agency records and prepare standard financial statements and reports from the books and records.
Ability to establish effective work relationships with all levels of personnel within and outside the agency to which assigned.
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to independently answer routine verbal or written inquires on the status of accounts.
Ability to use a calculator, typewriter, CRT terminal, and personal computer as required by the position.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Graduation from high school or equivalency and three years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting support work.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
1. Environment: Work environment involves normal, everyday discomforts or unpleasantness. Work area has adequate light, heat, and ventilation; environment is organized and stable 2. Hazards: Work presents no significant hazards to employees
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.