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Job Description
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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT $46K
Accounting Assistant’s work is performed under the general supervision of an Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, or similar position. The employee is expected to perform work with minimum supervision, exercising judgment and initiative and referring only highly unusual problems or incidences to the supervisor. This is highly responsible clerical and paraprofessional accounting work involving the preparation, maintenance, and review of financial and related records, and/or timely research, data entry and reconciliation. Uses computer systems (i.e. A/S 400, spreadsheets and databases) to accomplish requirements of job. Utilizes knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Ensures accuracy of work performed, such as balancing edits to source documents, processing invoices, processing payroll, bills maintaining receivable records, and bank reconciliation. Maintains complex financial records and prepares reports with financial or accounting information. Performs work with minimal direction and prioritizes job duties appropriately. Makes appropriate use of slower periods in work cycle. Exercises sound judgment and initiative for accomplishing requirements of the job. Questions and investigates transactions that appear to deviate from normal parameters. Handles a diverse workload and meets deadlines for work output such as check run schedules, payroll schedules and other weekly/monthly/annual reporting deadlines.
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Desired Qualities
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- Graduation from high school
- 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or field related to clerical accounting
- Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping practices, techniques, and terminology
- Ability to successfully complete the City Clerical Exam prior to application deadline
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