What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at The City of Charleston, SC?
We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join the City of Charleston's Finance Department! In this role, you will compute, classify record, and verify numerical data.
- Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
- Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items.
- Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements and other records and reviews for accuracy.
- Reconciles bank statements.
- Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Prepares sales and admission tax returns.
- Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.
- Prepares analysis of accounts as needed.
- Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
- Maintains accounts payable files.
- Reviews computer printouts against manually kept ledgers and makes corrections.
- Answers phone calls and assists customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
- Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute by touch.
- Knowledge of IFAS financial software helpful.
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits.
