City of Moline Looking for Accounting Technician at Moline, IL Full Time

Accounting Technician

Application Deadline: Monday, November 21, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $19.0718 Hourly / $39,669.34 Annually

Characteristics of the Job

Under direction, performs relatively complex clerical and accounting functions requiring application of judgment based on knowledge gained through experience.  Detailed instructions are given at the beginning of work and on new assignments; however, after becoming familiar with established policies, employees are free to develop their own work sequences.  Responsible for following instructions quickly and accurately, assisting in the efficient operation of the finance department.

Examples of Duties  

• Answer the telephone and assist customers by providing information in accordance with established departmental policy.
• Create, maintain, retrieve and destroy accounting records and department files as required by law.
• Support accounts payable functions by assisting customers, setting up and maintaining vendor accounts, processing payables, maintaining files, printing checks, compiling reports and completing special projects as assigned.
• Input and maintain fixed assets records.
• Perform other accounting and payroll duties on an as-needed basis.
• Prepare bank deposits and/or deliver deposit money to City’s designated financial institution.
• Operate standard office machines such as a computer and keyboard, multi-line telephone system, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, mail machine, etc.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare and process outgoing mail.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
• Compose and type forms, letters, reports, and instructions.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and accounting for office supplies.
• Train other staff in current office operations and provide assistance where necessary.
• Promote communication and adequate information flow.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Training and Experience

Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field and two (2) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of business English, arithmetic, spelling and grammar; and of the laws and regulations that impact the work performed; working knowledge of generally accepted office procedures, practices, systems and equipment; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures related to the accounts payable function.

Exceptional skill in customer service and in maintaining effective working relationships; skill in maintaining filing systems and in data entry with reasonable accuracy and speed to satisfy departmental needs; and using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel , and accounting software – HTE preferred.

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of the materials and situations encountered on the job; understand, analyze and maintain accounts payable records and prepare reports from such records; deal with the public tactfully and courteously and to work harmoniously with other employees; exercise sound judgment in making decisions in accordance with ordinances, regulations and established departmental procedures; demonstrate integrity in all work interactions and transactions; and to learn new systems and work methods.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Illinois driver’s license or equivalent

Physical Demands

The 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 and occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Must be able to perform physical activities frequently at a sedentary demand level and occasionally at a light demand level.

Residency Requirement

AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.

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