Senior Accounting Technician

Typical Hiring Range: $47,714.55 - $50,762.99 Annually $22.93 Hourly - $24.40 Hourly WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY As a key member of the Financial Services team, this position reports to a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accounting Technician is to perform governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting in accordance to GASB and GAAP as they relate to municipal finance. This position has responsibility in the areas of accounts payable processing, account transaction research, vendor database maintenance, procurement card auditing, and other accounting and administrative tasks. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides administrative support to Financial Service divisions.Processes invoices for accounts payable ensuring proper account coding by City departments. Maintains the vendor database to include adding, merging, activating and deactivating vendors. Assists in 1099 reporting including vendor W-9 review and recording. Oversees the Vendor EFT enrollment program and ensures performance goals are met. Assist departments with general ledger inquiries and accounting questions. Audits procurement card transactions to ensure compliance; continuously monitor outstanding issues. Provides expenditure documents for fixed asset recording. Writes queries related to expenditures and vendors for financial analysis. Researches general ledger accounts and prepares monthly correcting journal entries. Relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks. Establishes and maintains credibility by providing timely and accurate analysis and reports. Assists in the preparation and compilation of audit schedules and year end activities. Participates in special projects at the request of management. Complies with City policies and procedures to include work schedule and attendance policies. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Perform other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to calculate and tabulate data. Mathematical skills that produce reliable calculations. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information. Exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in various situations. Ability to identify and implement process improvements. Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change. Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills. Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve. Operation of standard office equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED supplemented by college level course work in accounting/business and three (3) years of previous experience and/or training that include accounting/bookkeeping. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Governmental experience preferred in finance/accounting. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver's License PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability. WORK ENVIRONMENT There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr