Accounting Technician

Company: City and County of Broomfield
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionThis full-time non exempt position will focus on general accounting. Schedule is generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday and includes excellent benefits. Please see the Benefits tab for details.Salary Range: $22.25-$29.95/hourHiring Range: $22.25-$26.10/hourThe incumbent performs routine technical accounting work including maintenance of accounts, and accounts payable within the Finance Department. His/her primary responsibilities include performing a variety of administrative tasks related to the City and County's accounting function and providing information and assistance to City and County staff and the public.The incumbent exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative and resilient work culture and along with the leadership team, models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain a resilient work culture within the department.The incumbent provides holistic services to the public by seeking ways to integrate programs or services provided by other departments, divisions and agencies. The incumbent works in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, agencies and the public in delivering effective and innovative services.Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties(Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and county rules and regulations.General Duties:Processes payments of purchase requisitions and check requests. Verifies vendor information and payment terms of discounts. Checks for erroneous taxes and mathematical errors. Reviews check requests for correct accounting classification codes, and vendor numbers. Reviews travel/training invoices proper coding. Prepares and inputs material on computer. Checks computer printouts for content, accuracy, and completeness; makes corrections as necessary.Performs reconciliations and prepares journal entries associated with the numerous accounts. Posts accounting data on ledgers, control sheets, and other accounting records; makes a variety of journal entries. Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of supporting ledgers. Prepares adjusting journal entries. Maintains and reconciles various ledgers, registers and journals according to established account classifications; examines and corrects financial records as necessary.Prepares a variety of financial statements and monthly reports. Provides technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interpret and explain rules and regulations. Provides accounting back up where needed. Assists in the preparation of audit related duties. Follows up on compliance with policies and procedures on paperwork submitted by other departments.This position is responsible for a variety of duties within the Finance department including but not limited to: Process requisitions and invoices for payment. Process daily cash receipts. Reviewing and reconciling accounts, preparing and entering journal entries, and running reports.Administrative Duties:The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing his or her workload to achieve departmental goals. Assures that responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations, Broomfield policies and procedures and the Broomfield Municipal Code. The incumbent may confer with employees, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures. Contributes to the preparation and review of departmental policies and procedures as necessary to maintain the effectiveness of departmental programs. Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns. Compiles, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed.The incumbent assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies and procedures. May conduct studies, analyses, and research on a wide variety of topics. Assists in researching and analyzing legal requirements impacting departmental programs and services. The incumbent keeps operational records and makes required reports. Evaluates service costs and makes related recommendations. Identifies and recommends changes or improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective.Budget/Resource Management:The incumbent participates in the preparation of the department's annual budget. Assures that responsibilities are performed within budget and performs cost control activities such as monitoring expenditures to assure sound fiscal control. The incumbent is responsible for partnering with other staff members in planning, developing, and implementing the overall vision, mission, programs, processes and projects of the department. Works with the team to avoid duplication of service and to ensure that customer expectations are recognized and resolved thereby maximizing customer satisfaction. Assists in the development of short and long-range goals including annual efforts to advance the City and County's mission, goals, and objectives. Monitors the progress of projects so the goals may be obtained within the established timeframe. Prepares purchase orders and processes invoices as assigned.Public Relations/Communication:The incumbent meets and confers with customers to explain departmental plans, programs, functions, policies, and procedures. Assists departmental staff in preparing and coordinating reports as required. Answers letters of inquiry/complaints and talk with customers. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions as necessary for the maintenance of effective services. Responds to requests for information and advises City and County departments on assigned programs. Maintains liaison with other departments. Provides verbal and written information to departments. Maintains the accuracy of any program materials posted on the Intranet/Internet.Miscellaneous Duties:Ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained properly and coordinate maintenance and repair functions. Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Uses all required safety equipment. Responsible for the safety of self, others, assets, equipment and facilities; responsible for knowing and complying with all City and County of Broomfield and department policies; adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies. Performs related duties as required. He/she operates a personal computer including associated software programs. He/she ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained properly and coordinate maintenance and repair functions. He/she takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. He/she uses all required safety equipment. Responsible for the safety of self, others, assets, equipment and facilities; responsible for knowing and complying with all City and County of Broomfield and department policies; adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies. He/she performs related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsTraining: High school graduation or GED equivalent with coursework in accounting, bookkeeping. Associates degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in accounting or finance preferred.Experience: Three years of progressively responsible technical experience in municipal or public accounting work, including at least one year of technical accounts payable or payroll processing experience including experience using an automated payroll system.ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-hire processes: skill test, oral board, reference checks, background check including local police check and sex-offender check, and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI.Broomfield Human ResourcesWorking ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the environment is moderate. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some evening and weekend hours and may be performed in City/County work locations and/or, under approval, from at-home or other teleworking locations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time). Data entry and other tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, color vision, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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