Accounting Technician - Manhattan Beach, United States - City of Manhattan Beach, CA

City of Manhattan Beach, CA
City of Manhattan Beach, CA
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Manhattan Beach, United States

3 weeks ago

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JOB SUMMARY:


City Hall offers ocean views, easy access to local restaurants and shopping, and a dedicated team of employees committed to providing world-class service to residents, local businesses, and visitors. Join us today


Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of specialized, technical, and administrative accounting work related to the preparation, review, analysis, and maintenance of financial and statistical records; assists in the processes of various functions related to accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activities; and prepares financial reports and returns as needed.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


  • The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class._
  • Performs clerical accounting work related to the administration of payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger functions in terms of processing, reconciliation, verifying and updating records, and ensuring the accuracy of data.
  • Assists with the preparation of financial statements, reports, tax forms, and information requests in relation to these functions, which includes mandated reporting to various Federal, State, and Local agencies.
  • Posts to the general ledger and its subsidiary accounts through the journal entry, accounts payable, and payroll modules of the City's financial management system.
  • Provides functional and technical guidance to various departments for accounting related activities, including accounts payable, payroll, or general ledger issues.
  • Provides customer service to employees and vendors by answering questions, furnishing information, and researching issues related to the City's general accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
  • Assures the proper maintenance of various ledgers, journals, accounts, and other similar accounting records; verifies, balances, or adjusts accounts as necessary.
  • Performs accounts payable services to City departments; opens and sorts incoming or outgoing mail; receives and enters invoices for processing; contacts vendors to resolve issues related to accounts payable.
  • Identifies and resolves discrepancies and inconsistencies, determines corrective entries required to maintain accounting controls.
  • Audits and reconciles daily cash report and journal entries, including cash receipts and disbursements.
  • Assists in the preparation and processing of journal entries and monthend journal reports.
  • Prepares and reconciles monthly bank statements.
  • Assists with the preparations for various audits, including the annual financial audit, by performing yearend journal and accounts reconciliation, Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) journals, accruals and deferrals, preparing data, and other related functions.
  • Adheres to and suggests improvements to internal control policies and procedures.
  • Develops customized reports and spreadsheets; provides detailed information to various departments, and requesting agencies as needed.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
  • Assists with routine, ad hoc, and special projects on an asneeded basis.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:


Education/Training/Experience:


  • High school diploma or G.E.D. and three (3) years of experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial records is required.
  • Associate's degree may substitute for one (1) years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
  • Experience involving the preparation of financial reporting statements, performing general accounting analysis and the completion of related accounting tasks in a local government agency is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:


In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.


Knowledge of:


Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and cash management reporting practices; Federal and State payroll tax codes and filing requirements; internal auditing methods and techniques; local government accounting practices; and bank statement reconciliation procedures.


Ability to:

Organize, prepare, and balance accounting records, financial statements and accounting reports using administrative accounting methods; plan and prioritize tasks to meet work deadlines; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective interactions with staff, management, aud
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