What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Technician - Health and Human Services (0426) position at Coconino County Arizona?
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty performing advanced accounting, financial and payroll support duties including financial transactions, preparing account reconciliations, processing journal entries, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, preparing account reconciliations, developing financial reports, verifying, and reconciling budgetary and fiscal documentation; performs related work as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be very detail oriented and have the ability to adjust easily to shifting priorities. They will have some knowledge and experience with government accounting and be able to communicate effectively and professionally.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR, Associate's degree in Accounting, Economics or Business and two years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Business and one year of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
Please discuss your interest in this position, and how it aligns with your work experience and career goals.
Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty performing advanced accounting, financial and payroll support duties including financial transactions, preparing account reconciliations, processing journal entries, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, preparing account reconciliations, developing financial reports, verifying, and reconciling budgetary and fiscal documentation; performs related work as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be very detail oriented and have the ability to adjust easily to shifting priorities. They will have some knowledge and experience with government accounting and be able to communicate effectively and professionally.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
- Leads accounting support activities including the review and verification of accounting documentation, ensuring accuracy in calculation, coding and adherence to policies and procedures
- Responsible for accounting support activities in the areas of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and/or special districts
- Prepares, maintains, and reconciles accounting, financial and other departmental records, and accounts
- Audits projected revenues and expenditures
- Verifies transactions and reconciles discrepancies
- Responds to requests for information related to assigned area
- Frequent interaction with employees, other agencies, and the public through various media to resolve complex accounting support problems
- Verifies the work of other accounting support staff
- Trains less experienced personnel in the clerical accounting activities or the work unit
- Provides support for external audits/auditors
- May effect collections of fines and fees
- May prepare invoices
- May audit travel claims for compliance with travel policies
- May handle and account for cash in various amounts
- May prepare and perform check run
- May supervise bookkeeping, clerical staff or temporary employees
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR, Associate's degree in Accounting, Economics or Business and two years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Business and one year of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Working knowledge of:
- Governmental accounting practices, including payroll and purchasing
- Automated accounting systems
- File maintenance procedures and practices
- Office practices and procedures
- Principles and practices of supervision
- Special Districts
- Skill in:
- Performing and verifying mathematical computations
- Using computerized payroll/financial tracking and reporting programs
- Use of office equipment
- Ability to:
- Meet deadlines
- Prepare and maintain financial records
- Format and generate various financial reports
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees; Other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
Please discuss your interest in this position, and how it aligns with your work experience and career goals.
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