Accounting Clerk lll - Boise, United States - Idaho State Job Bank

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Accounting Clerk lll

• Contracts Specialist Solid Waste at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Accounting Clerk lll

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• Contracts Specialist Solid Waste Salary $21.

39 Hourly Location Boise, ID Job Type Full-Time with Benefits Job Number 02018 Department Solid Waste Opening Date 10/18/2023 + Description + Benefits General Summary Ada County is a great place to work We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life.

Our Landfill team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.94% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.

This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent. The Ada County Landfill is YOUR landfill. The facilities and services are available to every resident of Ada County.

The Landfill is dedicated to serving Idaho's largest community, keeping it a safe environmental place to live and work .Ada County is a great place to work The Ada County Landfill seeks to proactively manage County waste disposal facilities, enforce applicable codes, and provide reasonably priced and environmentally acceptable methods for solid and hazardous wastes reduction and disposal for County residents and businesses.

Learn more about Ada County Landfill by visiting their website. Ada County Landfil (l $ DOE JOB GENERAL SUMMARY Provides technical accounting assistance, coordinates contract and other record-keeping processes, and provides other administrative support for the Ada County Landfill; provides support and back-up to the Budget and Finance Officer.

Essential Functions + Processes accounts payables; + Creates vouchers and requisitions for the department as directed; + Oversees, tracks, and coordinates the monitoring, organization, and archiving of department contracts and maintenance agreement documents from inception through completion; + Performs record-keeping functions, including filing correspondence and records, maintaining electronic records, and maintaining orderly storage and retention of bills; + Creates spreadsheets, forms and filing systems; + Creates purchase order requisitions and works with other county departments and vendors to ensure county purchasing procedures are followed; + Verifies the accuracy of statements and invoices and works with vendors to correct discrepancies; + Reviews contract documents for accuracy, works with legal department, contractors and consultants to correct contract errors; + Reviews complex county utility bills, verifies rates with utility companies and processes utility bills; + Conducts department inventory; + Creates various computer-generated forms and graphs; + Provides information to vendors and other departments regarding the status of billings and payments; + Supports the Budget and Finance Officer with accounting support functions, acting as backup as needed, and assists with special projects.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS + Acts as backup to other Account Clerk III position(s) as needed, processing deposits and accounts receivables; + Creates and types a variety of executive and confidential office letters, reports, policies, and related memos; + Assists with public information requests as needed; + Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements + High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred; + A minimum of three years of professional accounting experience required; + Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and purchasing procedures; + Knowledge of methods used in keeping financial accounts and records; + Knowledge of office terminology, practices, procedures and equipment; + Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic; + Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; + Knowledge of filing systems; + Skill in coordinating and prioritizing multiple requests from co-workers and managers; + Ability to establish and maintain records systems; + Ability to perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, square footage, and percentages; + Ability to balance and maintain financial records; + Ability to handle, count and balance amounts of money; + Ability to prepare accurate reports from statistical information; + Ability to interpret policy and procedure manuals; + Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; + Ability to compile data and information for reports and compose letters and memoranda; + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; + Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, department directors and the general public; + Ability to maintain confidentiality; + Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals; + Ability to work under own initiative; + Ability to type documents and correspondence and enter data with a high degree of accuracy.

Work Environment & Physical Demands + Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions; + May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.; + Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed 'key positions' in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:
+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles + Post-employment health savings account Retirement and

Investments Plans:
+ PERSI retirement benefits + 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match + 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:
+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns. + Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program + Free bus pass Paid-leave: + 11 paid holidays per year + 8 weeks paid Parental Leave + Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual fo To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account