Accounting Technician I - Area Agency on Aging

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Lower Rio Grande Valley D

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Weslaco, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Accounting Technician performs routine technical accounting support, including recording, classifying, and verifying financial documents. They also compile financial reports, process vouchers, and assist with reconciling accounts and bank statements.

Qualifications

You have experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles and possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and automated accounting systems. You should also have the ability to accurately perform detailed numerical work, make arithmetical computations, and prepare financial records. A Texas Driver's License is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

accounting

bookkeeping

generally accepted accounting principles

automated accounting systems

Texas Driver's License

Job Description

Performs routine (journey-level) technical accounting support work. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, or reports. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records. Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Calculates, prepares, and issues bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures. Assists with computing, analyzing, preparing, and processing purchase or travel vouchers. Prepares payment, cash, general journal, and related vouchers. Assists with researching and reconciling discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; and reports findings. Assists with the preparation of financial statements and operating reports. May assist with an annual inventory of equipment and supplies. May assist with tracking invoices to ensure payments are made. May perform payroll-related activities. May perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal. May assist with auditing field operating reports, vouchers, claims, invoices, requisitions, estimates, purchase orders, statements, and similar records. May receive cash, prepare deposit slips, and maintain cash control records. Performs related work as assigned. On-sight work with some exposure to outdoor conditions and travel as necessary. May require the ability to lift 25 pounds or more. 

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems. Skill in use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications. Ability to review work for accuracy, to accurately perform detailed numerical work, to make arithmetical computations, to prepare financial and accounting records, and to communicate effectively in English and Spanish preferred.

Experience with accounting or bookkeeping principles. Graduation from a standard senior high school supplemented by college coursework in accounting is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Requires: Valid/Current Texas Driver's License. May be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

“Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability”

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Lower Rio Grande Valley D

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