What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I position at Gloucester County?
Hiring Salary: $37,918-$53,082
Under supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting work in the Finance Department to ensure County and School Board debts are paid accurately and on time. Duties include auditing, processing and reconciling invoices, purchase orders and P-card statements, and the preparation of associated reports. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative, and attention to detail in ensuring proper and timely payments.
Reports to the Accounting Supervisor.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Are you someone who pays attention to the little things, stays super organized, and enjoys connecting with others?
If this sounds like you, Gloucester County has a spot just for you! We’d be excited to have you join our awesome finance team!
If this sounds like you, Gloucester County has a spot just for you! We’d be excited to have you join our awesome finance team!
Under supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting work in the Finance Department to ensure County and School Board debts are paid accurately and on time. Duties include auditing, processing and reconciling invoices, purchase orders and P-card statements, and the preparation of associated reports. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative, and attention to detail in ensuring proper and timely payments.
Reports to the Accounting Supervisor.
- Examines payment vouchers and related purchase orders (if applicable), and P-card statements and invoices for accuracy, appropriateness of charges, taxes and appropriate signatures.
- Prepares invoices, vouchers, and P-cards for payment using financial management system; enters data for processing; and reconciles with financial system reports.
- Assists with records management processes to ensure proper disposal of all records, files, and documentation according to Virginia State Library and Archives.
- Files and maintains a variety of financial and statistical records; compiles financial data into routine reports requiring use of a variety of accounting formats.
- Reviews and posts routine journal entries.
- Responds to inquiries from other departments and vendors regarding payment of invoices; researches information to determine current status; and explains County payment policies regarding remittance for goods and services.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors, provides information and refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; assists and directs visitors to appropriate departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For a complete job description: Accounting Technician I
- Possession of a high school diploma/GED, supplemented by college-level course work in bookkeeping or accounting.
- One (1) year of related accounting or bookkeeping experience. Additional education may be substituted for experience.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County
Salary : $37,918 - $53,082