Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

The Springfield-Greene County Parks department is looking for an Accounting Technician to assist in the financial services of the Parks department and specifically the SPARC program. This role will play a heavy hand in the accounts receivable and payables, tracking and reporting of grants, and administration of the Parks Youth Scholarship fund activity. This position will assist in the preparation of key budget data and spreadsheet for the school park section, as well as other areas of the Parks department. The Accounting Technician coordinates and maintains various types of accounting information required for the City's financial reporting system as well as department specific systems and prepares various summaries, for both internal and external use, from this information.

What to expect:

• Working in database applications, performs detailed spreadsheet analyses, and performs various account analyses and reconciliations as required
• Assists in the preparation of detailed working papers for use in external audits as required
• Makes recommendations to management regarding projections, trends, performance incentive programs, potential problems, etc. based on accounting/financial data
• Provides assistance as assigned with special departmental projects and operations related to improving business operations, performance improvements including incentive programs, internal controls, and improvement studies including managed competition issue.

What you need:

• Basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong attention to details. This position will include working with highly detailed spreadsheets that will require an eye for the details.
• The desire to serve others. This could include leaders, supervisor, or your peers.
• Analytical detective, having the ability to investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate solutions.

Benefits you'll love:

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE!

About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board:

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. The Park Board system includes 105 parks sites, ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to multi-use recreational facilities to trails and natural resource areas. The Park Board is proud to be fully accredited, ranking among the top 2 percent of parks and recreation agencies in the country, as well as a recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Leadership Philosophy:

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.