Payroll & Budget Accounting Tech - Parks & Recreation

Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Decatur is seeking an Accounting Technician I - Parks and Recreation to support department operations with technical accounting tasks and accurate record-keeping.

You will handle payroll records, process invoices, manage purchasing activities, and prepare budget reports, ensuring compliance and timeliness in a public-sector environment. Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant technical training.
• Experience interpreting basic payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable processes.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to enter data accurately and maintain records.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and process department payroll records; maintains attendance records; enters overtime amounts, holiday pay, special pay hours, etc.; submits to Human Resources.
• Creates and enters purchase orders; enters changes to existing purchase orders; updates spreadsheets to reflect changes.
• Receives and audits invoices for accuracy and processes for payment.
• Resolves vendor problems and issues.
• Prepares budget reports.
• Manages purchasing card accounts.
• Processes accounts payable.
• Maintains and updates websites.
• Copies, faxes, and scans documents.
• Maintains office supply inventory; reorders as needed.
• Maintains inventory of department forms.
• Maintains files and records.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Payroll processes

Purchasing policies

Accounts payable/receivable

Data entry

Customer service

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship/internship experience

Job description

City of Decatur is seeking an Accounting Technician I - Parks and Recreation to support department operations with technical accounting tasks and accurate record-keeping.

You will handle payroll records, process invoices, manage purchasing activities, and prepare budget reports, ensuring compliance and timeliness in a public-sector environment. Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills are essential for success in this role.