• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-2604

  Position Title:

  Sr. Accounting Technician

  Job Posting Closing Date:

  ***OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
  
  Provo City is looking for a Sr. Accounting Technician to provide advanced technical accounting-related work in support of the Development Services Department. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market among many other great benefits.

  Job Details

  Application Review Process: This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient applications have been received. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

  Pay Rate: (G23) $20.64-$28.45 per hour (depending on qualifications)

  Essential Duties:

  • Assist in overseeing accounts payable and/or receivable process.

  • Validate and ensure accuracy of accounts, invoices, and/or receipts.

  • Reconcile complex statements in accordance with established regulations.

  • Balance daily deposits and/or disbursements.

  • Input documents into financial software programs; maintain tracking and filing systems to ensure payments are paid and/or received in a timely manner.

  • Balance monthly statements and compare applicable records.

  • Review various account information and resolve problems as needed,

  • Monitor and document outstanding accounts and resolve disputes.

  • Review various processes and initiate improvements.

  • Generate various reports and review them for accuracy.

  • Assist with annual audit.

  • Attend meetings and seminars to stay abreast of applicable industry regulations.

  • Monitor customer service processes including maintaining effective working relationships with vendors, departments, customers, and outside agencies.

  • Determine needs and concerns of vendors and/or customers and explain existing policies, procedures, and program requirements.

  • Oversee subordinate employees including assigning tasks and coordinating workflow and data processes.

  • Review work of others for accuracy and resolve problems.

  • Train subordinate employees on applicable processes, programs, cash handling, and account management procedures.

  • Review reports, work records, and documents of subordinates.

  • Perform work of lower-level employees as needed and perform other related duties as required.

  • May initiate accounts payable payments.

  • May approve use of new vendors including determining their tax filing status and maintaining IRS Form W-9 files.

  • May direct and complete Form 1099 process in accordance with IRS regulations.

  • May implement and ensure compliance with the Provo City Cash Handling policy.

  Minimum Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent.

  • Five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related field.

  • OR an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience [substituting each one year of post-secondary education/training for six months of experience].

  • A valid, lawful Driver License.

  • Some positions may require spreadsheet experience.

  • Proficiency in accounting software applications may be preferred.

  Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

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  Full Time/Part Time:

  Full time

  Position Type:

  Regular

  Scheduled Hours:

  40

• About the company

  Provo is the fourth-largest city in Utah, United States.

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