Accounting Technician

Minimum Pay Rate: $32.53/hr

Maximum Pay Rate: $39.73/hr

Apply by Date: 02/26/2025 

Posting Type: Open 

 

The intent of this job posting is to establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill any current or future, permanent, limited-term or part-time, vacancies for up to two (2) years. You must clearly demonstrate, on your resume, that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required in the minimum qualifications listed in this posting. The most qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the online examination.  
 
Online Exam Details: 
•    The online examination is tentatively scheduled to be held the week of March 10th, 2025.
•    Exams are strictly PASS/FAIL, results will be sent to each applicant approximately two weeks from the exam date.
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SMUD offers testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). An individual with a disability under applicable laws is defined as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity, such as working, or who suffers from certain medical illnesses. To substantiate eligibility, a candidate may be required to provide medical certification of having a disability. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation that will allow you to complete the examination and/or interview process, please reach out directly to SMUDrecruiter@smud.org at your earliest convenience. All requests must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the examination date. 
 

Purpose

To provide technical assistance to accountants, management analysts, budget analysts, and information technology analysts. To provide information in the areas of accounts receivable, contract administration, cost analysis, accounts payable, financial reporting, depreciation, cost allocations, bank reconciliations, and accounting controls. Exercises independent judgment in the application of specific policies and procedures. 

Nature and Scope

This class is a paraprofessional journey level and is assigned to Records, Reporting & Services or Receivables, Receipts & Payments. This job class exercises independent judgment in the application of established policies and procedures and requires the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, prioritize work, and seek alternative solutions to specific problems. Persons in this class may be required to exercise lead responsibilities in the absence of the section supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Records, Reporting and Services

• Researches and assists in the development and preparation of budgets and actual project costs; monitors expenditures; researches availability of funds for capital purchases; and monitors potential overruns.
• Maintains subsidiary records, and reconciles and clears general ledger accounts i.e., cash, interest income, Allowance of Funds Used During Construction AFUDC, investment portfolio, accrual and maintenance of interest income, premiums, discounts and accrued interest, on office and work equipment for various locations.
• Prepares various periodic reports: quarterly, monthly and end-of-year.
• Compiles assigned financial reports such as: budget data preparation using basic accounting principles.
• Prepares applicable spreadsheets on a daily basis to capture data, including, but not limited to: all forms of payments, clearing of the FISERV General Ledger Account, all BAMTRAC activities.
• Reviews expenditure requests and other transactions for proper classification in compliance with established procedures.
• Performs general business calculations such as: discounts/premiums, ratios, proportions, amortizations, overhead and billing rates, retentions, sales and taxes.

 

Receivables, Receipts and Payments

• Sets up and maintains vendor contract files, performing accounts payable review and payment of contract invoices, in compliance with standard methods and controls.
• Assist in collecting and reporting data related to sales taxes, 1099 requirements, Franchise Tax Board collections and other government regulatory programs and all forms of receipts.Identifies billable jobs, determines costs to customers, transfers funds, adjusts discrepancies, maintains and monitors billing information, and prepares joint ventures and other specialized billings in accordance with established rules and contracts.
• Produces, analyzes, and reviews invoices, payment documents, bid requests and contracts to class