Finance Clerk II Accounting Technician
Under supervision of the Admin Services Director, the Finance Clerk II Accounting Technician performs a variety of basic to complex accounting tasks in support of the Town of Mead, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial records and reporting.
Works under general supervision of the Administrative Services Director with general direction and assignments received from the Administrative Services Director, Town Manager, and external consultants.
The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
- Performs and leads others in routine accounting functions, such as processing invoices for payment, preparing bi-weekly payroll, W-2's, quarterly reports, payroll taxes, utility billing, A / R billing, and A / P billing while utilizing municipal accounting software.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly account reconciliations and financial reports for the Board of Trustees and to various county, state and federal agencies.
- Responsible for computing utility rates, account set up, disconnections, collection of delinquent utility accounts, and preparing annual assessment documents.
- Responsible for developing spreadsheets, data manipulation, database administration, and the preparation of finance / HR documents, presentations, and Board of Trustees' reports.
- Assists with contract and grant related tasks, including tracking, drafting documents, renewals, contract amendments, and preparing various notices and reimbursement requests.
- Assists with preparation of the annual budget
- Prepares reports and documentation in coordination of annual financial audit.
- Reviews payment registers to confirm accuracy and prepares deposits.
- Assists with health and wellness benefits, including processing employee insurance information, verifying premium charges from carriers and handling other insurance requests.
- Maintains accurate records in the Town's financial records systems, personnel database, and benefits portals.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent preferred.
Three (3) years accounting experience required including payroll, AP and AR.
One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a Finance-HR Clerk I and have demonstrated the ability to perform the full range of duties independently.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides evidence the incumbent possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Valid Colorado Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :
Knowledge of procedures, policies, rules, and regulations governing administrative functions, accounting principles, and personnel / employment laws, practices, and procedures.Knowledge of Microsoft Office with advance skills in Excel and computerized bookkeeping software, such as Caselle.Ability to make independent decisions and determine when issues rise to a managerial decision-level.Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.Ability to carry out a wide scope of accounting and administrative duties.Ability to receive and respond to employee and customer inquiries, requests, and complaints with tact, discretion and diplomacy while maintaining confidentiality.Ability to research and prepare reports for special projects and maintain accounting documents and records.Ability to exercise initiative and to make sound independent judgments.Ability to compose accurate and effective reports, business correspondence, and general correspondence to employees and vendors.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.Ability to interpret mathematical data including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to learn and navigate computer application systems / software or databases including but not limited to NeoGov.