Definition
Classifies clerical accounting transactions; maintains, reconciles, and closes accounts; reviews and verifies accounting related documents and resolves discrepancies;
and prepares data for financial statements
Typical Duties
Verifies the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and determines the accounts affected and entries to be made
Summarizes transactions and prepares control and posting documents
Reviews posting documents to verify account designations and entries and posts entries to accounts
Totals account entries and summarizes balances of detail accounts
Initiates documents to transfer balances from detail accounts to summary accounts
Reconciles accounts by comparing account balances with related data to assure agreement; reviews records and source documents to identify sources of discrepancies;
and determines corrective entries required to balance accounts
Determines entries necessary to reflect information not yet recorded
Closes and balances accounts
Separates and groups accounts as they will appear on financial statements
Abstracts data from accounting records for use in prescribed statements and reports
Researches accounts, reports, statements and source documents for specified information
Utilizes computerized systems in the processing of accounting related data
Answers inquiries from administrators, instructional staff, vendors and students regarding encumbrances, expenditures, account balances, and accounting procedures and policies
Identifies significant changes in account balances, determines sources of changes, and prepares comparative data
Reviews accounts to verify their accuracy and adequacy of supporting documents
Inputs invoices and reconciles invoices, purchase orders or contracts and receiving documents in order to process appropriate payments
May provide work direction to clerical accounting and other clerical staff assigned to the unit
May process revolving fund reimbursements or other employee claims for reimbursement
Performs related duties as assigned
Distinguishing Characteristics
An Accounting Technician applies a basic knowledge of double entry accrual clerical accounting methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance of specific accounts which includes verifying documents, adjusting accounts, closing accounts, preparing data for accounting statements, and resolving discrepancies
A Senior Accounting Technician applies a working knowledge of the District’s accounting system while acting in a lead capacity with responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of a small unit engaged in processing clerical accounting and other related documents
An Accounting Assistant applies an entry-level knowledge of clerical accounting and standard cashiering methods; receives daily cash collections from various locations, reconciles cash with register receipts, prepares the daily bank deposit;
and follows a fiscal unit’s established practices and procedures in the clerical processing and recording of accounting transactions and information which includes coding, posting, checking, and matching documents
Supervision
Immediate supervision is received from a classified supervisor May provide work direction to Accounting Assistants and other clerical staff assigned to the unit
Class Qualifications
Knowledge of :
Practices and procedures used in processing and recording of accounting information and transactions
Basic accounting principles and practices
Standard accounting codes, classification, and terminology
District’s accounting policies, procedures, and requirements
Methods used in maintaining accounts
Cash verification systems and procedures
Cashiering procedures and practices
Office practices and procedures
Standard clerical banking procedures
Customer service techniques for public contact in person, on the phone, and in written communication
Business English, punctuation, spelling, and grammatical usage
Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware used in the processing of accounting data
Recordkeeping procedures
Skill in :
Use of computers and standard office equipment
Ability to :
Apply various accounting practices and procedures
Critically review source data and detect and correct errors in accounting records
Determine necessary adjusting entries between accounts
Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
Post accounting data rapidly, neatly, and accurately in standard and electronic files
Maintain accurate accounting files and records
Prepare routine correspondence and reports
Follow written and oral directions
Effectively utilize computer equipment and software in the performance of duties
Work with frequent interruptions and under the pressure of recurring deadlines
Work effectively and cooperatively with District staff, students, and the public
Learn specialized governmental accounting practices and procedures
Learn specialized software applications
Entrance Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Graduation from high school or its equivalent
A Ten semester units of college-level accounting classes AND one year of full-time paid clerical accounting experience which must have included some use of computer equipment and software
B Ten semester units of college-level accounting classes AND one year of full-time experience as an Accounting Assistant with the Los Angeles Community College District
Benefits
Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at , , or days
Selection Process
The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and / or oral interview
Reasonable Accommodations
Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class
The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment
If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time
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