Accounting Technician, Senior

Town Of Chino Valley; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 63,928,000 - 76,764,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Of Chino Valley in Chino Valley, AZ, seeks a Senior Accounting Technician to handle daily cash receipts, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end closing under the Finance Director. This role contributes to accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least three years of bookkeeping or municipal finance experience, with proficiency in standard office software and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or municipal finance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cash receipting for multiple Town departments and ensures receipts are accurately entered into the financial management system.
• Prepares, balances, and reconciles daily cash reports, payment batches, and bank deposits.
• Performs Town-wide credit card processing and reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Performs accounts receivable functions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting support activities.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, processing utility billing, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Maintains accurate customer, financial, and accounting records in accordance with Town policies and records retention requirements.
• Assists with document digitization and records management initiatives.
• Serves as backup for accounts payable functions, including processing invoices and purchase orders, obtaining approvals, entering transactions, processing and distributing checks, maintaining vendor records, researching outstanding items, and providing documentation for the annual audit or as requested.
• Supports the integrity, values, and goals of the Town by maintaining professionalism and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Supports positive relationships between the Town and the public by demonstrating courteous, cooperative, and professional behavior when interacting with residents, businesses, visitors, elected officials, and Town staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Customer service

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Town Hall (TM, Fin, HR, Clerk) - Chino Valley, AZ 86323


• Salary Range: $22.31 - $26.79 Hourly


• Title: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR


• Department: Finance


• Class Code:


• Reports to: Finance Director


• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs various para-professional accounting functions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.


• Performs daily cash receipting for multiple Town departments and ensures receipts are accurately entered into the financial management system.


• Prepares, balances, and reconciles daily cash reports, payment batches, and bank deposits.


• Performs Town-wide credit card processing and reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies as necessary.


• Performs accounts receivable functions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting support activities.


• Assists with month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, processing utility billing, financial reporting, and audit preparation.


• Maintains accurate customer, financial, and accounting records in accordance with Town policies and records retention requirements.


• Assists with document digitization and records management initiatives.


• Serves as backup for accounts payable functions, including processing invoices and purchase orders, obtaining approvals, entering transactions, processing and distributing checks, maintaining vendor records, researching outstanding items, and providing documentation for the annual audit or as requested.


• Supports the integrity, values, and goals of the Town by maintaining professionalism and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Supports positive relationships between the Town and the public by demonstrating courteous, cooperative, and professional behavior when interacting with residents, businesses, visitors, elected officials, and Town staff.


• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or municipal finance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications

None.

Required Knowledge

• Principles and practices of bookkeeping and basic accounting.


• Business practices and methods.


• Customer service principles and practices.


• Modern office methods, practices, and procedures.


• Personal computers and commonly used business software applications.

Required Ability

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public.


• Understand requests for financial information and determine the appropriate information format.


• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.


• Evaluate facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions and making proper recommendations.


• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.


• Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed in a traditional office environment. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 10 pounds.