Accounting Technician II - Finance Dept

Overview

Accounting Technician II

Location: District Offices - Finance Dept.

Term: 12 mos, 8 hrs/day

Grade: 19, $18.51 hr

Start Date: 03/06/2026

Purpose Statement: The job of Accounting Technician II is done for the purpose/s of providing support for department functions with specific responsibility for performing activities related to the accurate processing of accounts payable; maintaining accounting records for Finance; and preparing reports.

• Interprets chart of accounts for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of payments in compliance with the USFR.
• Maintains financial information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares written materials and electronic financial information (e.g. reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Processes financial information for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
• Reconciles financial data (e.g. billing issues, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records and performing accounting procedures; customer service.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; accounting practices.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job- related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data;
  
  and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules;
  
  setting priorities; working with detailed information/data.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Two years high school accounting and/or five years experience in full charge double-entry bookkeeping or one year of college accounting and two years experience in full charge double-entry bookkeeping.

• Required Testing: Pre-Employment Proficiency Tests, Mathematics and…