Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Accounting Technician I processes invoices and prepares and distributes checks. Possesses good communication skills to interact with internal/external customers and processes departmental mail.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
None Specified

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Previous accounting experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Aptitude for numbers and accounting. Data entry, typing and filing skills. Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possesses decision making & problem solving skills with ability to follow through to resolve issues.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processes check requests and prepares payments for distribution.
• Sorts and distributes departmental mail.
• Assist, investigate and responds to all requests pertaining to area of business.
• Process voids and/or stop payments using the bank software.
• Confirms, reconciles and pays all appropriately approved expenditures in a timely fashion - accurately and efficiently minimizing late fees and penalties.
• Monitor internal controls by getting proper authorizations, review of approval limits, propriety of disbursement and appropriate information collected for governmental reporting.