Job Code: 21040   Salary Grade: 13   Salary: $21.39/hr - $34.44/hr   FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide customer service, process accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation, perform administrative duties for an assigned department/division, and provide lead guidance, direction and training to less experienced Accounting Technicians

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Performs customer service functions; answers telephone calls, greets visitors, and assists individuals; provides information/assistance regarding department services, activities, procedures, documentation, fees, or other issues; distributes, processes, and/or assists customers with completion of various forms/documentation; and responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.

Processes documentation pertaining to accounts payable; reviews invoices, expense reports, travel requests, or other payable documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; matches invoices with receiving tickets, purchase orders, and statements; reconciles monthly statements; assigns proper budgetary codes to each expenditure; enters invoice data into computer system; prepares and sends checks; processes stop payments as needed; prepares and balances check registers and summary reports; researches vendor information as needed; researches discrepancies on orders/invoices and works with vendor/department for problem resolution; and prepares 1099 forms and tax exempt forms.

Receives monies in payment of various County/department fees/services in person or by mail; records transactions and issues receipts; posts payments to proper account; balances cash drawer and revenues; prepares bank deposits or forwards revenues as appropriate; records deposits made by other County departments; and prepares various reports/records.

Processes documentation pertaining to accounts receivable; receives payments for various fees/services; records cash receipts, makes file copies, and balances receipts; posts payments and adjustments to customer accounts; researches checks received without identifying information or checks returned for insufficient funds; and prepares related reports and records.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required; two years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certification:
None