Accounting Technician

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Supports one or more areas in business services including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget and purchasing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

The Accounting Technician position at the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department (BSD) supports one or more areas by processing invoices and providing exemplary customer service to internal and external customers. This position performs accounting tasks including reconciling, reviewing financial information for accuracy, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and preparing correcting entries.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Financial Specialist. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes supplier invoices in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure timely and accurate payments. Reconciles supplier account information to City of Tucson records to ensure outstanding invoices and credits are paid and/or followed up on. Obtains purchaser invoice approvals. Identifies and troubleshoots account errors.

• Builds and maintains relationships with external and internal customers. Communicates with external suppliers to ensure the smooth processing of valid payments. Monitors multiple email inboxes for customer requests for invoice payment. Works with internal buyers to processes requisitions and purchase orders.

• Creates customer accounts in the ERP system, generates customer billings, and performs periodic reviews to ensure account balances have been paid.

• Works as needed with supported Department staff to assist with the timely processing of internal procurement card transactions by ensuring City procurement card policies are followed, adequate supporting documentation is provided and required approvals are in place.

• Enters ad hoc journal entries as needed to process account corrections and non-routine transactions.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are in an office environment.

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Six (6) months post-high school
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Work Experience:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 1 year of full-time experience performing entry level accounting duties within a state or local government.
Associate degree in accounting or related field.
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial software.

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Accounting Technician

Department Name: 

Business Services Department

Department Link: 

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Business-Services-Department

Recruiter Name:

Ashley Tellez (102502)

Recruiter Email:

ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov

FTE%:

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Full Hourly Range: $19.97 - 34.44 USD

The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

 

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.