Accounting Technician 1 (Health & Wellness Department)

Accounting Technician I

An Accounting Technician in this class serves as a non-supervisory member in one of several groups of Accounting Technicians, which are assigned to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, as well as in City Departments and Agencies. The Accounting Technician class includes account maintenance, clerical, and accounting technician support positions requiring a basic understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures in performing or supervising the examination, verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data. Also included are positions that perform technical audit functions, develop, or install revised accounting procedures. Positions in this series require knowledge of existing accounting systems, standard accounting codes, classifications and terminology; an understanding of Agency accounting policies, procedures and requirements; the ability to apply various accounting methods, forms and techniques. Accounting Technicians in this series validate accounting transactions, maintain and reconcile accounts, close accounts, and prepare reports and statements, as required.

Examples of Duties :

• Monitors, evaluates and verifies the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and documents, and determines the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected, and the debit and credit entries to be made
• Prepares encumbrances, expenditures, adjustments, billings, and other transaction documents for assigned accounts
• Maintains and reconciles control accounts, subsidiary accounts, and processes accounting transactions for a wide variety of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, earnings, collections, expenditure vouchers, cost transfers, rejected transactions, inter-fund bills, and other accounts in connection with the general ledger
• Maintains records of transactions
• Pre-audits financial documents to evaluate record completeness and ensures there are proper controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Reviews and analyzes audit findings for accuracy
• Reviews, corrects, and codes a variety of multiple-page tax returns, most of which have one or more schedules attached; identifies and codes potential discrepancies and other items; interprets taxpayers' intent from available data; and complete documents in the required format
• Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software
• Arranges for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations
• Advises customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment
• Locates and monitors overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems
• Prepares itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
• Prepares bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifies and balances receipts, and sends cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks
• Prepares trial balances of books
• Compiles statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
• Accesses computerized financial information to answer general questions, as well as those related to specific accounts
• Sorts and files correspondence, and perform miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering telephones, and responding to correspondence
• Performs a variety of special assignments involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of data for budget preparation
• Operates calculators, computers, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents
• Develops guidelines to implement policies and procedures designed to improve controls and other changes to accounting systems
• Reviews time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
• Provides support to computerized systems for budget development, accounting, payroll and management information
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualifications (preferred) :

Equivalency :

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Evaluation Plan :

Additional points may be awarded for :

Additional Requirements and Information :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS :

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee