The purpose of positions in this classification is to perform involved accounting duties such as month-end verification and balancing of accounts, calculation of transfer amounts, and the transfer of monies and to assist the Supervisor with more complex functions. The work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor and a Department head.

Full-time based on 37.5 hours per week; 2023 salary grade H $21.92 - $23.07 per hour.

Duties and responsibilities:

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  Generates, tracks and collects receivables
• Prepares and enters payables
• Balances cash drawer and receipts for bank deposits and makes bank deposits
• Maintains and updates accounting records
• Prepares spreadsheet analysis
• Generates reports to verify account balances
• Researches and resolves account discrepancies
• Prepares and enters Journal Entries
• Completes month-end verification and balancing of accounts
• Bank reconciliation
• Assists in preparing Department budget
• Provides backup and assistance for supervisor
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level or as required

High school diploma or equivalent, and two year vocational/technical training in bookkeeping/accounting required; two or more years of accounting/bookkeeping/payroll experience preferred; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Working conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical requirements:
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.

Requires the ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as computer, scanner, telephone, fax machine, calculator/adding machine, computer printer and photocopier; Requires the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring moderate skill, such as typing; Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five to ten pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Testing Requirements:
Testing may be administered to assess skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. Structured interview, references and/or background investigation.