Accounting Technician
Job Posting for Accounting Technician at City of Owatonna
THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that our financial resources make possible the services that are essential to the safety, livability, and vitality of our community. The Finance Department creates a better tomorrow by partnering with all City departments to steward the citizens’ shared financial resources effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.
In our department, the City’s values look and sound like . . .
BETTER TOGETHER:
As a Accounting Technician you will perform medium to complex accounting and clerical duties relating to keeping and adjusting financial records and accounts following standard accounting practices. Responsibilities may include: verifying transactions; processing cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll, or accounts receivable transactions; monitoring expenses and payments; reconciling accounts; preparing, reviewing, and submitting routine statements and reports; maintaining department accounting records and database; and responding to a variety of inquiries about financial information.
Specifically as the Accounting Technician you will...
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
An Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Accounting; 4 years accounting support or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed above.
Knowledge of:
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.
Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.
ABOUT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that our financial resources make possible the services that are essential to the safety, livability, and vitality of our community. The Finance Department creates a better tomorrow by partnering with all City departments to steward the citizens’ shared financial resources effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.
In our department, the City’s values look and sound like . . .
BETTER TOGETHER:
- Working as a team and supporting other team members
- Providing training/learning across departments
- Building relationships across the city
- Acting as a trusted partner by providing information and assistance to help others succeed
- Being available and responsive
- Being approachable to employees and the community
- Working with compassion for and attention towards the person in front of us
- Safeguarding the community’s assets
- Operating with integrity at all times
- Spending taxpayers’ money wisely, efficiently, and effectively
- Acting as a strategic partner with other departments and stakeholders to develop creative solutions that support both short and long-term fiscal sustainability
- Providing transparency, information, and education to the community about the city’s finances
- Listening to and considering input from citizens
- Providing accurate and current financial reports and data
- Operating with a mindset of continuous improvement that supports more effective and efficient solutions
- Striving for perfection while recognizing that we are human—when mistakes happen, we acknowledge them and fix them
- Maintaining a professional reputation as a trusted partner
As a Accounting Technician you will perform medium to complex accounting and clerical duties relating to keeping and adjusting financial records and accounts following standard accounting practices. Responsibilities may include: verifying transactions; processing cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll, or accounts receivable transactions; monitoring expenses and payments; reconciling accounts; preparing, reviewing, and submitting routine statements and reports; maintaining department accounting records and database; and responding to a variety of inquiries about financial information.
Specifically as the Accounting Technician you will...
- Prepare and process accounts payable, review for compliance with contracts, regulations, and internal policies.
- Compile and sort invoices and copies of checks to be filed.
- Prepare and enter data for receipt processing, and balance bank statement.
- Prepare and process payroll, review for compliance with contracts, regulations and internal policies.
- Coordinate payroll data, including income taxes, EFTs, child support, and quarterly 941s.
- Respond to inquiries of employees, citizens, and outside vendors/companies via telephone, e-mail, and counter transactions.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
An Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate in Accounting; 4 years accounting support or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed above.
Knowledge of:
- Accounts payable systems;
- Recordkeeping procedures;
- Financial software;
- Tax forms and data.
- Using a computer and related software equipment;
- Utilizing mathematics and analytical skills;
- Handling monetary transactions;
- Multi-tasking ability;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with other employees and the general public in order to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Flexibility is important to us and our employees, schedule may vary based on need.
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