Accounting Technician (Govt. experience)

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 5+ Months
Job Description:

Job Summary

• Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician II performs a variety of responsible accounting support duties in preparing and processing accounting and financial records.
• Assists with processing payroll and accounting transactions, City tax exemption requests, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, managing requests for proposals, and handling other purchasing transactions.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• This is the journey level in the Accounting Technician series of jobs.
• Incumbents perform functions in support of a variety of financial and accounting operations which range in difficulty from routine to moderately difficult.
• Incumbents are expected to exercise initiative in resolving problems related to assigned functions by referring to applicable City policies and procedures applicable and using knowledge gained through experience.
• Distinguished from Accounting Technician III in experience and complexity of assignments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assists, supports and participates in the preparation, administration, and maintenance of City accounting transactions and records; prepares and processes requests for payment, journal vouchers, and billing advices; calculates out-of-state sales taxes and provides information to accounting staff for required action; maintains and updates spreadsheets for cash receipts, purchasing, and other accounting transactions.
• Receives payments from the public for a variety of purposes; receives and tracks payment of fees, fines, and NSF checks; issues receipts in accordance with City procedures.
• Receives, accounts for, orders, and batches departmental payroll timesheets; follows up to obtain any missing timesheets; changes and updates employee data, processes other employee payroll requests, and generates and distributes step increase reports and memoranda.
• Calculates step increases and retroactive pay for promotions and adjusts anniversary dates in the payroll system; receives and processes special pay items, shift differentials, incentive pay, and tuition reimbursement; maintains spreadsheets of such pay items for audit purposes.
• Prints and prepares payroll reports and other documents; processes wire transfer instruction forms and obtains Treasurer's Office authorization, when required.
• Receives applications for City tax exemption from mobile home park residents, in person or by mail; verifies documentation requirements are met and performs income calculations to determine program eligibility; processes applications if eligibility requirements are met; answers questions regarding the program and its requirements.
• Processes purchase requisitions and orders; received requests for proposal/bid, reviews bid responses and recommends lowest responsive bid.
• Works and collaborates with operating departments to ensure completion of required contracts, development of bid specifications, and ensuring purchase orders are within the authorized budget appropriations.
• Uses established templates, types of new bid specifications for departmental purchase requests, and sends for posting and distribution to vendors.
• Responds to general inquiries, requests for forms, and questions at a public counter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of

• City rules, procedures, and practices governing cash receipting, purchasing, payroll and time reporting, and related financial transactions.
• Basic procedures and practices, documents, and terminology used in processing accounting transactions and in financial recordkeeping in assigned areas of responsibility.
• The City's financial accounting system and associated practices and procedures for processing accounting information.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Customer service practices and telephone etiquette.

Skill in

• Operating a computer using spreadsheet and other standard business software.
• Organizing, setting priorities, and exercising sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Interpreting, applying, and reaching sound decisions in accordance with City rules, policies, and department procedures.
• Making calculations and tabulations and reviewing fiscal and related documents and information accurately and rapidly.
• Understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions.
• Learning and applying new information.
• Prepare clear and accurate financial records and reports.
• Dealing effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and situations.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining confidentiality of City documents and records.
• Exercising tact and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings with sensitive situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in performing a variety of financial, budget, and accounting operations, statistical, purchasing, recordkeeping or cashiering duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Accounting Technicians I (FLEX) may be considered for level II once they have been employed for 12 to 24months and demonstrate the full range of responsibilities and experience to meet the higher position.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

• A valid State driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone, use hands to finger, handle, and feel computers and standard business equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.\r\n\r\nAs one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.\r\n\r\nWith a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.\r\n\r\nTSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.\r\n\r\nAt TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\n\r\n22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.