Accounting Technician I

Department: Finance 

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt 

Pay Grade(s): 7 ($25.01+ DOE) 

Purpose: Accounting Technician I - This is an entry level accounting position in which incumbents generally use established procedures to review and assist in reconciling various financial documents and transactions. Performing the work requires understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures. 

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation: 

Accounting Technician I 

• Reviews documents for financial coding, accuracy, and appropriate documentation.  
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• Determines if documents clearly meet defined requirements. 
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• Identifies source of discrepancy to determine what is required and obtain corrected data as required. 
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• Calculates payments based on approved documents. 
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• Processes accounting documents for payments. 
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• Records expenditures in correct month. 
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• Tracks and maintains documents through accounting cycle. 
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• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures. 
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• Generates reports. 
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• Assist with reconciliation of general ledger and prepare adjusting journal entries as requested. 
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• Assist with the Preparation of periodic and annual documents; and financial data and analysis. 
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• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively: 

Accounting Technician I 

• Ability to work effectively with executives, managers, supervisors, employees, and employee representatives. 
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• Some knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology. 
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• Knowledge of OMB A-87, OMB A-102, and Federal Travel Regulations. 
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• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records. 
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• Working knowledge with word processing, spreadsheets, and automated accounting software. 
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• Ability to interpret and apply and explain laws, regulations and policies. 
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• Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and make corrections. 
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• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
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• Some knowledge of techniques and methods in reconciling accounts and auditing. 
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• Excellent computer skills including MS office Suite programs, and Great Plains. 

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills): 

Accounting Technician I 

High School Diploma or GED. 

One (1) year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations. 

Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills): 

Associate Degree in Accounting 

Physical Requirements. 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 with or without reasonable accommodation: 

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. 

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: 

Some travel may be required on small aircraft or ferry.   

Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions.  The supervisor will review these if applicable.