Accounting Technician III - Detail-Oriented Gov Finance

State of Utah; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Career Ladder eligibility

Job summary

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking an Accounting Technician III in Draper, Utah. This full-time, in-office role offers a full benefits package and a structured career ladder. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

You will prepare and process various accounting documents, manage accounts payable and receivable, and support senior staff. A minimum of one year accounting or clerical office experience, attention to detail, and competence with spreadsheet and database software are

Qualifications

• Experience with basic office accounting and bookkeeping.
• Ability to learn agency procedures and apply them accurately.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and database software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process billing, warrants, disbursements, and related documents.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness; update information.
• Reconcile discrepancies and adjust data as needed.
• Enter and retrieve data; respond to questions or complaints.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Provide on-the-job training and support staff.

Skills

Detail oriented

Willing to learn

Self-motivated

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Software proficiency

Positive attitude

Initiative

Accounting experience

Tools

Relational database software

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Job description

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking an Accounting Technician III in Draper, Utah. This full-time, in-office role offers a full benefits package and a structured career ladder. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

You will prepare and process various accounting documents, manage accounts payable and receivable, and support senior staff. A minimum of one year accounting or clerical office experience, attention to detail, and competence with spreadsheet and database software are