ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 3 - OPEN

General Statement of Duties This employee performs a variety of accounting-related duties involving generally accepted accounting and auditing tasks. This employee may practice cash management, create new financial reports to capture needed information, and handle more complex accounts and reconciliations than classifications lower in the series. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge Of City of Cincinnati Manual of Fund and Budgetary Accounts. City of Cincinnati Manual for Completion of Financial Documents. Federal/state/local tax laws and applications. Generally accepted accounting principles and practices and auditing standards. Administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Commercial accounting principles to interpret and audit subsidiary records and financial statements. Basic mathematics, e.g., subtraction, addition, division, multiplication, percentiles, decimals, ratios, proportions, interest, etc. Laws and regulations relating to accounting and auditing procedures. Preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements. The format of accounting and financial reports. Skill To Use mathematics to solve problems. Interact with computers and computer systems to enter data, run reports, maintain information, and produce financial documents. Operate an adding machine, calculator, and copy machine. Practice active listening, critical thinking, and time management. Ability To Analyze, organize, and present data. Extract pertinent information in order to develop meaningful accounting and audit reports. Communicate tactfully, concisely, and firmly, both orally and in writing, to the public. Prepare complete and accurate accounting records. Prepare financial reports and statements in accordance with predetermined requirements and standards. Apply and adapt established methods to varied accounting transactions. Interpret financial statements. Organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial systems, taxation, and management data. Exercise independent judgment on assigned accounting matters. Apply instructions from manuals to the job. Discern if information (either verbal or written) from various sources is logical (to detect errors). Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Data Entry and Analysis: Inputs payment vouchers, requisitions, certifications, receipts, expense/revenue budget, and other transactions typed into on-line financial system. Intermediate Financial Reporting: prepares reports and plans new reports to accounting needs. Performs simple financial calculations: basic math, ratios, percentages, and calculations with multiple steps. Prepares financial documents, files, and records by using templates or creating new, simple formats, assigning codes, checking dates, amounts, descriptions, etc. Accounts Receivable/Payable: handles simple to complex accounts and may handle a larger workload than the classes lower in the series. Cash Management - receiving, recording, and banking cash, checks, and vouchers (petty cash); adhering to rules for petty cash. Budget monitoring & fund balancing: estimates expenses; assists with budget preparation. Verifies Accuracy/Reconciliation: posts and reviews summarized data comparing figures with appropriate parallel sources, e.g., detailed entry report, statement of balances, classified expense report, and the detail purchase order report. Operates computers and uses software, spreadsheets, and databases to record, store, and analyze information. Maintains financial and account records. May complete various HR functions related to processing and verifying payroll and CHRIS records. Provides informal training for classes lower in the series. Performs general office duties: filing, answering phones, and mailing. Required Education And Experience TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED OR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED Open: Each applicant must have completed an associate degree or higher in accounting finance, bookkeeping, economics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, or a related field or Two years of paid work experience in accounting and have successfully completed 15 semester credit hours in accounting, bookkeeping, economics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, or a related field at a technical institute, college, or university. Military Education & Experience Evaluation Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Working and Physical Conditions Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, general manual dexterity, and the ability to see detail at a close range. Probationary Period: Twelve months Supervision Exercised: May provide direction and guidance to Accounting Technician 1 or 2 or clerical staff on accounting related issues. Does not provide supervision, approve leave requests, or make decisions regarding disciplinary actions. HR Contact: Ashley Thomas - View email address on click.appcast.io The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas. Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible Dependents Include Legal Spouse or Equal Partner, Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order"), Step-child, Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts. Have you completed an associate degree or higher in accounting finance, bookkeeping, economics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, or a related field? Yes No Do you have two years of paid work experience in accounting? Yes No Please briefly explain your two years of accounting experience. Have you successfully completed at least 15 semester credit hours in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, economics, statistics, mathematics, business administration, or a related field at a technical institute, college or university? (Transcript must be attached) Yes No Did you attach your transcript? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cincinnati