Accounting Technician

Job Description Advance your career in the public sector and join Stafford County Government's Finance department as an Accounting Technician. We are looking for a meticulous and driven professional to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record for managing financial transactions with precision, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise to an organization that values attention to detail. Examples of Duties Posting journal entries and reconciling funds. Gathers, assembles, and tabulates budgetary and other financial data; Checks invoices, maintains financial and statistical records and compiles reports; Assists with gathering information in response to audits;? Assists with accounts payable and receivable entry; Tracks construction/contractor payments and arranges for transfer of funds;? Collates, sorts, and compiles fiscal data in accordance with procedures; Performs related tasks as required. The hiring range for this position is $22.05 to $30.32 per hour based on experience. The full salary range for this position is from $22.05 to $38.59 per hour to provide opportunity for growth and development. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment; general knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; General knowledge of governmental accounting principles, procedures, practices, and related data processing systems, equipment and software; Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures; Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy utilizing computer system; Ability to get along well with others. Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and extensive experience in general office work. Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and extensive experience in general office work. If so, please describe in detail. Describe your experience in preparing journal entries, balancing and reconciling various general ledger accounts, preparing and maintaining financial schedules, and/or creating financial reports. Describe your experience in reviewing invoices for payment, if any. Describe your experience working with financial systems and related software (i.e. Microsoft Excel / Office). Do you have experience managing customer and vendor relationships? If yes, please describe your experience. Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire. Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stafford County