Accountant Technician

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Account Technician to perform complex clerical and difficult technical work involving the planning, coordinating, preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records. Job responsibilities include preparing and disbursing vendor payments; preparing detailed payroll records, reports and documents; and establishing bookkeeping and control systems. The successful candidate will also maintain fund accounts, make trials balances, account for funds received as well as prepare and supervise the preparation of bills for payment and verify coding. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping, accounting, business or related field; two to three years related experience and/or training involving the maintenance of complex financial records; or equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

SUMMARY 
Performs complex clerical and difficult technical work involving the planning, coordinating, preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepares and disburses vendor payments

Prepares detailed payroll records, reports and documents

Establishes bookkeeping and control systems

Maintains fund accounts, makes trials balances, account for funds received

Prepares and supervises the preparation of bills for payment, verifies coding

Prepares a wide variety of accounting, fiscal, statistical, and similar reports

Posts receipts and disbursements to major accounts and prepares reports of fees received

May plan, coordinate and direct the accounting functions for the Department

Develops reporting system to regularly provide financial and statistical data, and prepares regular and special reports as needed

Plans and works with outside agencies to cross reference budgeting and funding activities

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget under the direction of the department head

Supervises and advises subordinate account clerks and clerical personnel on difficult or unusual bookkeeping and accounting problems

Types letters, memos, and reports as necessary    

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
May supervise approximately 2-3 employees in an assigned department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping, accounting, business or related field; two to three years related experience and/or training  involving the maintenance of complex financial records.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.