Full-Time Bookkeeper (Accounting)

Accounting Technician IThe City of Manassas is hiring for an Accounting Technician I to perform accounting and financial reporting work. Essential Job FunctionsProcesses accounts payable (AP) documentation; keys information into the City financial ERP system; runs reports after keying vouchers and verifies data accuracy.Maintains a variety of manual and automated data files including all vendor accounts payable files; updates AP and other related databases as needed; investigates and researches accounting discrepancies with vendors and City departments; Gathers and collects documents to ensure accuracy of information provided by vendors. Performs other accounting duties; processes transactions for bank wires, utility/tax overpayment refunds, and voided/reissued checks; enters own biweekly timesheet into payroll system and other payroll batches needed for accounting department; Maintains inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment; Prepares and/or processes a variety of documentation such as invoice and purchase order payment information, 1099-Misc, W-9 forms, credit applications, and State tax exemption forms.Refers to City ERP system, accounts payable manual, records retention manual, electronic mail, filed documents, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Accounting Manager, vendors, City coworkers, department coworkers, product delivery staff, and the general public.Performs other general administrative/office duties as required.Vocational or Technical school training in Accounting or related field; supplemented by two years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Governmental accounting experience preferred.BenefitsThe City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website.