What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at DeKalb County Government?
Job Description
Job Code: 21035 Salary Grade: 11 Salary Range: $19.52- $31.43/hour FLSA: Nonexempt
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.
Supplemental Information
Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or Business
Prior experience in accounting or a related field
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
Module - Passing Overall Score Time Limit
Data Entry – 6000 Net KSPH 3 min
Filing – 70% 10 min
Spelling – 70% 10 min
MS Excel 2016 – 70% 15 min
Proofreading – 70% 15 min
Math – 70% 15 min
68 Minutes Total
Job Code: 21035 Salary Grade: 11 Salary Range: $19.52- $31.43/hour FLSA: Nonexempt
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.
Supplemental Information
Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or Business
Prior experience in accounting or a related field
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- To be considered for this position, you must pass a pre-hire assessment.
Module - Passing Overall Score Time Limit
Data Entry – 6000 Net KSPH 3 min
Filing – 70% 10 min
Spelling – 70% 10 min
MS Excel 2016 – 70% 15 min
Proofreading – 70% 15 min
Math – 70% 15 min
68 Minutes Total
- Offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment physical and a drug/alcohol screen.
Salary : $20 - $31