What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician II position at City of Cedar Park?
ABOUT CEDAR PARK
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of over 83,000 residents, located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and recognized for its quality of life in the fast-growth dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the fourth largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, shares a border with Austin, and is ideally situated for corporate headquarters with a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, probusiness climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in an emerging first ring suburb in a region known for its high tech, innovation and live music, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well managed city government.
VISION
We image the City of Cedar Park as a family-oriented community, one of compassion, integrity, diversity and many faiths. We are an attractive destination, a leader in business development and committed to an exceptional quality of life for all.JOB SUMMARY
The Accounting Technician II – Accounts Payable performs intermediate-level accounting and financial support work in processing, recording, and reconciling accounts payable transactions for the City. This position is responsible for verifying and coding invoices, preparing and issuing payments to vendors, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and governmental accounting standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and posts journal entries related to assigned duties and may move money between accounts as needed, when authorized to make such transfers;
- Maintains various files and filing systems, including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Credit Applications, Accounts Pending, and the like;
- Assists, as needed, with budget preparation, including compiling worksheets, generating monthly reports, and monitoring expenditures;
- Prepares or assists in creating various internal and external financial reports statements, and related notes;
- Prepares, approves and/or tracks daily cash deposits for various City departments, and prepares payment summary reports or cash activity reports as needed;
- Reconciles and/or maintains assigned checking or investment accounts;
- Audits the City’s Petty Cash funds periodically;
- Receives and processes assigned documentation and transactions from City departments such as invoices, purchase orders, and payroll data; verifies the data for accuracy and appropriate approvals; resolves/rectifies discrepancies by contacting city employees and/or vendors; and maintains accurate and complete files documenting the transactions.
- Assists in the issuance, maintenance and payment of City credit card accounts;
- Assists in gathering and compiling data for external audits;
- Assists Finance Director and/or Assistant Director of Finance with various special projects, as needed.
- Reviews and inputs data into computer systems, spreadsheets or logs relating to assigned duties, and reviews data for correctness and accuracy (i.e., fixed assets, payroll, capital projects, and accounts payable and receivables);
- Maintains various computer systems, spreadsheets and logs and extracts data from those systems or logs for reporting and/or billing purposes;
- Processes and/or prepares outgoing hard copy and electronic correspondence, transaction reports and billings/monthly or year-end statements related to assigned duties such as, but not limited to, utility billings or refunds, NSF check notices, payroll and leave accounting notices, year-end 1099s and W2s, required federal or state reports, and/or investment or depository reports.
- Assists in the printing, reviewing, and mailing/distribution of checks to employees, other governmental entities or vendors, and maintains associated paperwork;
- Trains or assists in the training and oversight and monitoring of Accounting Technician Is, and
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
An Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or its equivalent, plus
Three (3) years of experience in accounting, including one (1) year of governmental accounting; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge: accounting activities and related forms; budgeting procedures; generally accepted accounting principles, especially related to governmental finance; and state a federal laws and guidelines relating to the assigned area.
Skill/Ability: prepare journal entries, maintain data files, and generate budgetary reports and financial statements neatly and accurately; operate standard office equipment, including calculator, ten key, and computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with local government officials and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and recognize, evaluate, and respond adequately to a variety of financial issues faced by the city.
The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.
Salary : $42,806 - $53,518