Accounting Technician

Salary Range: $36,102 - $55,962

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to process accounts payable documentation, provide customer service, and perform related administrative duties for an assigned department/division.

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.

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; 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.

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.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include typing documents, making copies, or sending/receiving faxes, and processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Provides documentation, records, or other assistance to internal/external auditors as required.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, checks, check register, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; and reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains information as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; two years of experience in customer service, clerical, bookkeeping, 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: None.