Accounting Technician - Chicago, United States - National Guard Employment Network

Description

Job Description

Under supervision, performs paraprofessional accounting and auditing duties; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Audits vouchers submitted for reimbursement by examining contracts, budgets, and other documents to determine if costs are allowable.
• Calculates totals and determines the appropriateness of supporting documentation.
• Provides technical assistance on the preparation of documents for reimbursement to contractors, subcontractors or other agencies.
• Interprets contract provisions in order to identify allowable and non-allowable expenditures.
• Resolved problems regarding budget limitations, allocations, or modifications and prepares necessary documentation.
• Approves delegate agency vouchers for payment.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Location: 1615 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Two (2) years of paraprofessional accounting or auditing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Proficient with accounting software, data management software and Oracle based applications