Accounting Technician (One Year Only)

Performs paraprofessional work in auditing, accounting, budgeting, grants processing, or general financial area.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in the specialized field, some of which shall be at a level requiring independent judgement.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, and policies of the assigned office.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment to process, develop, analyze, and create data.

1. Provides general assistance in an auditing or financial unit of a department or office.
2. Relieves auditor, senior manager, or analysts/ specialists of routine and repetitive technical tasks.
3. Reviews, processes and reconciles documents and forms ensuring accuracy.
4. Produces reports, performs analysis, and determines and/or resolves discrepancies.
5. Maintains records of related business transactions; gathers, tabulates, and categorizes data for reports utilizes available computer technology to accomplish tasks.
6. May complete related administrative and financial duties and maintain multiple databases.
7. Assists in the field of auditing, budgeting, accounting, and/or grants processing.
8. Performs related duties as required or assigned.