Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician supports business operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of cash disbursements to vendors and ambassadors. This position requires a detail-oriented and dynamic individual with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Successful performance in this position establishes a reliable foundation of predictable, accurate results for vendors and ambassadors, which supports the integrity and mission of the LVCVA.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Process vendor payment requisitions from receipt of invoice to general ledger posting.
• Oversee the processing of vendor payment batches.
• Create and post journal entries.
• Prepare ad hoc general ledger, budget reports, and other financial analysis at the request of internal customers and management.
• Prepare reports and reconciliations at scheduled intervals.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll runs and reports, as needed.
• Provide customer service and technical support for expense reporting software.
• Deposit checks and prepare cash deposits.
• Responsible for custody, including intake and distribution, of safe contents.
• Responsible for preparation of reports and analysis as necessary to support annual audit.
• Identify and attend training in accounts payable and complementary areas. Use knowledge to improve effectiveness and efficiency of tasks and recommend improvement of department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and skills required include:

• High School Diploma is required; an Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience in a professional accounting role with requisite skills and knowledge to perform all job functions.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); knowledge of state and local laws preferred.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Thorough in performing strict detail-oriented procedures, reviewing data, performing analyses, and meeting deadlines to ensure controls and segregation of duties.
• Experience with accounting systems.
• Experience with expense reporting software preferred.
• Ability to calculate amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Above-average ability to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other ambassadors.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate issues, resolve problems, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, customers, and the public.

Customer service, safety, diversity, and position competencies are also expected as part of this role.

Physical demands include working in a typical office setting, using standard office equipment, including a computer, reading printed materials and a computer monitor, communicating in person and over the telephone, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.