Job Description
Job description
Position: Accounting Technician 2
This position works 37.5 hours per week.
The positions allocated to this class perform comprehensive and technical accounting work in a major accounting program and are responsible for financial management of various funds or accounting programs. Work is performed independently and requires decisions be made from among a number of alternatives or established procedures which conform to the WA State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS) and applicable laws or department/division practices.
May be assigned to direct and participate in the work of accounting specialists and/or lower level Accounting Technicians or to direct the work in a section of an accounting department.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $55,73+ - $78,018 annually.Total compensation is an
estimate
based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
• Coordinates departmental budget preparation; calculates costs and revenue projections; compares budget projections with prior year budget and target budget figures; prepares final budget for submission to County officials.
• Monitors budget activities to ensure availability of funds for expenditures.
• Initiates budget change requests with Budget Office.
• Directs and/or participates in the work of lower level Accounting Technicians.
• Journalizes to special, sub or general ledgers and reconciling ledgers.
• Designs, implements and maintains computerized recordkeeping and reporting systems for accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget tracking, etc.
• Prepares and assists in preparation of annual reports.
• Audits and proofs accounting reports for accuracy and conformance to departmental, county, and state procedures, including cash reports, billings, receipts, funds and other various general internal audits.
• Creates and maintains computerized spreadsheet programs on personal computers.
• Performs leave accounting, maintains related records and is responsible for preparation of payroll.
• Assists in accounting systems design and procedural changes in established procedures which conform with BARS, policy or applicable law.
• Assists other agencies, departments or special districts with difficult accounting or billing problems.
• Handles all audits and requests from County, State, or Federal auditors.
• Maintains utility, payroll, fund, grant accounts and central billing - County physical inventory, fixed asset, township maintenance/operations and building rental accounts, and investment accounts.
• Operates cash register to receipt payments; and processes NSF checks returned by the bank.
• Maintains perpetual inventory of supplies and materials; coordinates with Purchasing for ordering of same; and prepares vouchers for payment of bills.
• Initiates or assists in identifying, evaluating and resolving problems occurring in the day-to-day operation and monitoring of the accounting system.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Clerk - Administration
• Files new cases, executes judgments, sets up legal financial obligations (LFO) and other accounts receivable, collects fees, reconciles accounts, and court finance customer services.
• Sets up judgments in all case types, prepares abstracts, notices, letters, and reviews court files to perform quasi-judicial functions issuing various writs, e.g. abatement, attachment, execution, garnishment, replevin, restitution, and order of sale.
• Reviews new filing documents for sufficiency of information, conformity, jurisdiction, completeness, timeliness and all required supporting documents in accordance with prescribed filing requirements.
• Enters information into Odyssey to establish a new case and in Superman to track case assignments; provides litigants various documents based on filing conditions; computes and collects fees; answers questions in all case types; returns unacceptable documents noting discrepancies and reasons for rejection.
• Explains legal filing procedures and associated fines and fees, both at the counter and over the telephone; and answers court finance related questions in all case types.
• Performs in-house collection duties such as contacting defendants, reviewing and verifying financial declarations, skip tracing, setting up payment plans, sending out collections letter, providing LFO violation reports to court, attending and testifying court hearings, preparing LFO court documents, keeping records of LFO warrants, making jail visits, processing bond payments and preparing Order of Release, payments for Certificate of Discharge, and performing other LFO collections related duties.
• Assists the general public, law enforcement agents, attorneys and their staff and other court employees with locating information, documents and other court related materials; and makes referrals to other court services, as needed.
District Court - Clerk
• Prepares and…
Position: Accounting Technician 2
This position works 37.5 hours per week.
The positions allocated to this class perform comprehensive and technical accounting work in a major accounting program and are responsible for financial management of various funds or accounting programs. Work is performed independently and requires decisions be made from among a number of alternatives or established procedures which conform to the WA State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS) and applicable laws or department/division practices.
May be assigned to direct and participate in the work of accounting specialists and/or lower level Accounting Technicians or to direct the work in a section of an accounting department.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $55,73+ - $78,018 annually.Total compensation is an
estimate
based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
• Coordinates departmental budget preparation; calculates costs and revenue projections; compares budget projections with prior year budget and target budget figures; prepares final budget for submission to County officials.
• Monitors budget activities to ensure availability of funds for expenditures.
• Initiates budget change requests with Budget Office.
• Directs and/or participates in the work of lower level Accounting Technicians.
• Journalizes to special, sub or general ledgers and reconciling ledgers.
• Designs, implements and maintains computerized recordkeeping and reporting systems for accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget tracking, etc.
• Prepares and assists in preparation of annual reports.
• Audits and proofs accounting reports for accuracy and conformance to departmental, county, and state procedures, including cash reports, billings, receipts, funds and other various general internal audits.
• Creates and maintains computerized spreadsheet programs on personal computers.
• Performs leave accounting, maintains related records and is responsible for preparation of payroll.
• Assists in accounting systems design and procedural changes in established procedures which conform with BARS, policy or applicable law.
• Assists other agencies, departments or special districts with difficult accounting or billing problems.
• Handles all audits and requests from County, State, or Federal auditors.
• Maintains utility, payroll, fund, grant accounts and central billing - County physical inventory, fixed asset, township maintenance/operations and building rental accounts, and investment accounts.
• Operates cash register to receipt payments; and processes NSF checks returned by the bank.
• Maintains perpetual inventory of supplies and materials; coordinates with Purchasing for ordering of same; and prepares vouchers for payment of bills.
• Initiates or assists in identifying, evaluating and resolving problems occurring in the day-to-day operation and monitoring of the accounting system.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Clerk - Administration
• Files new cases, executes judgments, sets up legal financial obligations (LFO) and other accounts receivable, collects fees, reconciles accounts, and court finance customer services.
• Sets up judgments in all case types, prepares abstracts, notices, letters, and reviews court files to perform quasi-judicial functions issuing various writs, e.g. abatement, attachment, execution, garnishment, replevin, restitution, and order of sale.
• Reviews new filing documents for sufficiency of information, conformity, jurisdiction, completeness, timeliness and all required supporting documents in accordance with prescribed filing requirements.
• Enters information into Odyssey to establish a new case and in Superman to track case assignments; provides litigants various documents based on filing conditions; computes and collects fees; answers questions in all case types; returns unacceptable documents noting discrepancies and reasons for rejection.
• Explains legal filing procedures and associated fines and fees, both at the counter and over the telephone; and answers court finance related questions in all case types.
• Performs in-house collection duties such as contacting defendants, reviewing and verifying financial declarations, skip tracing, setting up payment plans, sending out collections letter, providing LFO violation reports to court, attending and testifying court hearings, preparing LFO court documents, keeping records of LFO warrants, making jail visits, processing bond payments and preparing Order of Release, payments for Certificate of Discharge, and performing other LFO collections related duties.
• Assists the general public, law enforcement agents, attorneys and their staff and other court employees with locating information, documents and other court related materials; and makes referrals to other court services, as needed.
District Court - Clerk
• Prepares and…
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounting Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Newark offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
