What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician II (Accounts Payable) position at City of Missouri City, TX?
This is an Administrative Support Workers full-time position in the City's Financial Services Department. An individual in this position is required to be detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and internal motivation. The incumbent will provide technical accounting support to the department in Accounts Payable in the Accounting Division.
Reporting relationship: Accounting Manager
- Assist with Accounts Payable processes by obtaining invoices; input data; compile reports; print payment checks; match checks with payment, vouchers, and invoices; mail checks; and maintain accounts payable files;
- Maintain KACE by reviewing new tickets, researching and routing invoices to Departments’ contact within the City; track invoices by documenting dates and actions taken; track invoices with discounts for early payment; close tickets once invoices are paid;
- Keep track of unclear checks, process stale checks, generate unclaimed property records, and file yearly report.
- Perform technical administrative accounting, compliance review, and auditing work for fiscal records according to standards and regulatory requirements;
- Perform monthly comparative statistical analysis of financial numbers, calculate financial ratios, and follow up with variances.
- Process one-time cash disbursement batches to record invoices paid by ACHs and wires;
- Prepare Accounts Payable monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports including form 1099;
- Prepare monthly transparency report and monthly reconciliations of Accounts Payable accounts against the invoice listing by GL accounts;
- Prepare special reports for management including audit schedules and public information requests;
- Provide information to customers and vendors as requested; communicate with departments, research issues; and resolve complaints and discrepancies;
- Work with the City’s external auditors and Assistant Director on the annual audit activities and provide financial end of the year statistics.
- Document and maintain Accounts Payable related policies and procedures;
- Complete departmental related projects as assigned such as directing calls; providing information as requested; and assisting with special projects as assigned; perform other related duties as assigned.
- Regular and timely attendance to work;
- Subject to 24-hour recall.
An Associate's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of relevant professional experience and Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.