Job Description
JOB
The hiring range for this position is $28.02 - $32.22 per hour depending on qualifications. Under general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, this position performs technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the Town. This position works with various financial software systems in completing job duties and special projects and interacts with other Town employees, citizens and vendors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Accounts Payable: Manage the Town’s semi-automated accounts payable and encumbrance system for the processing of bi-weekly check runs, including, but not limited to: input of purchase order requisition data and issuance and distribution of purchase ordersinput of submitted accounts payable vouchers for payment processing validation of documentation, coding, pricing and extensions on department submissionspreparation of the positive pay file for upload to the depository bank.generation of checks and endorsement per written guidelines; mail or distributescan and electronically store images of checks and supporting documents for accounts payable maintenance of vendor data base including contact and W-9 informationcompletion of ACH form for applicable paymentsreconciliation of various payable accountscompletion and processing of Form 1099 annuallyAccounts Receivable: prepare invoices as needed ex: damage to Town property, retiree insurances, construction receivables reconcile certain revenue accounts work with third-party billing service regarding the Town’s ambulance serviceCash Activity: collect daily cash deposits from departments in Town Hall, including balancing to receipts, scanning checks electronically and counting cash for physical depositperform random petty cash audits Payroll Backup: enter data into automated payroll system, review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll, prepare and upload direct deposit transmission data fileselectronically store images of payroll processing information prepare payroll-related reports for IRS, TMRS AND ICMA prepare various periodic returns and reports as neededFinancial Reporting: prepare, enter and approve various accounting journal entries assist in the development and publishing of annual budgetsassist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)prepare periodic financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDPersonal computer, including Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing software; Incode central financial computer applications for accounts payable, purchasing orders and financial accounting; 10-key calculator; phone; copy machine; fax machine.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hand to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.Environmental ExposuresThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
The hiring range for this position is $28.02 - $32.22 per hour depending on qualifications. Under general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, this position performs technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the Town. This position works with various financial software systems in completing job duties and special projects and interacts with other Town employees, citizens and vendors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Accounts Payable: Manage the Town’s semi-automated accounts payable and encumbrance system for the processing of bi-weekly check runs, including, but not limited to: input of purchase order requisition data and issuance and distribution of purchase ordersinput of submitted accounts payable vouchers for payment processing validation of documentation, coding, pricing and extensions on department submissionspreparation of the positive pay file for upload to the depository bank.generation of checks and endorsement per written guidelines; mail or distributescan and electronically store images of checks and supporting documents for accounts payable maintenance of vendor data base including contact and W-9 informationcompletion of ACH form for applicable paymentsreconciliation of various payable accountscompletion and processing of Form 1099 annuallyAccounts Receivable: prepare invoices as needed ex: damage to Town property, retiree insurances, construction receivables reconcile certain revenue accounts work with third-party billing service regarding the Town’s ambulance serviceCash Activity: collect daily cash deposits from departments in Town Hall, including balancing to receipts, scanning checks electronically and counting cash for physical depositperform random petty cash audits Payroll Backup: enter data into automated payroll system, review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll, prepare and upload direct deposit transmission data fileselectronically store images of payroll processing information prepare payroll-related reports for IRS, TMRS AND ICMA prepare various periodic returns and reports as neededFinancial Reporting: prepare, enter and approve various accounting journal entries assist in the development and publishing of annual budgetsassist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)prepare periodic financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDPersonal computer, including Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing software; Incode central financial computer applications for accounts payable, purchasing orders and financial accounting; 10-key calculator; phone; copy machine; fax machine.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hand to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.Environmental ExposuresThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
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