ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
(Illustrative Only)  Posts and reconciles general ledgers; reviews documents, computations, and data entry for completeness and accuracy; codes and classifies information from source documents; prepares basic financial reports; maintains accounts receivable and payable; responds to requests for information; compiles statistical data. Processes tax payments and reconciles cash. .

High School diploma or equivalent; six (6) hours of course work in accounting, data processing, and office procedures or related subject, and three (3) years’ work experience in accounting or closely related field; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to be covered by county insurance.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of:

• bookkeeping principles, practices and methods;
• automated accounting systems;
• office practices and procedures.
• laws, ordinances, and regulations governing public sector finance;
• data entry, verification procedures, and proper coding of documents;
• department procedures and requirements.

Working skill in:

• operating a 10-key calculator, automated accounting systems and general office equipment.

Ability to:

• research and verify information;
• make complicated mathematical computations with accuracy and rapidity;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
• read, write and speak English;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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