ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Merced County Community Action; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County Community Action is seeking an experienced Accountant to perform intermediate financial, statistical and accounting duties under general supervision of the Senior Accountant.

The role includes payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and maintaining various financial records and reports essential to the agency’s operations. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in Accounting and 2 years accounting experience required.
• Minimum of three years working for a public agency with demonstrated ability in performing required job functions.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets and accounting databases.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality of agency and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement employee payroll, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Maintain payables, receivables, payroll, retirement and/or similar statistical records.
• Assist in developing financial record keeping and/or accounting systems.
• Prepare technically difficult statistical and/or accounting reports from various sources.
• Prepare grant expenditure claims and deposits.
• Balance accounts and research errors.
• Explain regulations/procedures to departments using independent judgment.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to support department and Agency goals.
• Maintain filing systems for easy location and retrieval of documents.

Skills

Communication

Typing 40 wpm

10-key by touch

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

AA Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting databases

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision of the Senior Accountant, incumbents perform intermediate financial, statistical and accounting duties, generate and assist in the preparation of financial analyses and reports, and maintain computer-based accounting records. This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation and implementation of employee payroll, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
• Maintenance of payables, receivables, payroll, retirement and/or similar statistical records
• Assist in developing financial record keeping and/or accounting systems
• Prepare technically difficult statistical and/or accounting reports from a variety of sources
• Prepare grant expenditure claims and deposits
• Balance accounts and research errors
• Explain regulations/ procedures to departments and answer inquiries using independent judgment
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employer and employee records
• Perform miscellaneous related tasks to support department and Agency goals
• Maintain timely and accurate filing systems for easy location and retrieval of documents

EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of three years working for a public agency with demonstrated ability in performing required job functions
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues with co-workers, management and outside services
• Working proficiency with a personal computer and financial databases. Ability to type 40 wpm; operate 10-key by touch and operate business machines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while considering deadlines and due dates
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of detailed financial record keeping; Familiar with payroll taxes (a plus)
• Working knowledge of EXCEL spreadsheets and accounting databases
• Ability to explain and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of Agency and employee information

LICECENCES AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of minimum California vehicle insurance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to walk, stoop and bend as needed; ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally and to sit up to 85% of scheduled working time

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS:

• AA Degree in Accounting plus two years accounting experience. Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of education

Description

OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision of the Senior Accountant, incumbents perform intermediate financial, statistical and accounting duties, generate and assist in the preparation of financial analyses and reports, and maintain computer-based accounting records. This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation and implementation of employee payroll, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
• Maintenance of payables, receivables, payroll, retirement and/or similar statistical records
• Assist in developing financial record keeping and/or accounting systems
• Prepare technically difficult statistical and/or accounting reports from a variety of sources
• Prepare grant expenditure claims and deposits
• Balance accounts and research errors
• Explain regulations/ procedures to departments and answer inquiries using independent judgment
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employer and employee records
• Perform miscellaneous related tasks to support department and Agency goals
• Maintain timely and accurate filing systems for easy location and retrieval of documents

EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of three years working for a public agency with demonstrated ability in performing required job functions
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues with co-workers, management and outside services
• Working proficiency with a personal computer and financial databases. Ability to type 40 wpm; operate 10-key by touch and operate business machines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while considering deadlines and due dates
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of detailed financial record keeping; Familiar with payroll taxes (a plus)
• Working knowledge of EXCEL spreadsheets and accounting databases
• Ability to explain and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of Agency and employee information

LICECENCES AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of minimum California vehicle insurance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to walk, stoop and bend as needed; ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally and to sit up to 85% of scheduled working time

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS:

• AA Degree in Accounting plus two years accounting experience. Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of education