Accounting Technician – Accounts Payable – #17.13

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs general accounting, cash management, and accounts payable and receivable tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the general supervision of the Controller:

• Enters financial data, and prepares and processes checks to pay obligations of GDPM in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors and balances contractual accounts, and prepares accurate and up-to-date reports to show account status and funding levels.
• Processes grant and subsidy disbursements and assures that appropriate funding levels are maintained in relevant accounts.
• Monitors and tracks usage of GDPM vehicles, and prepares and processes payments for routine maintenance of GDPM vehicles.
• Makes check and cash deposits at local banks.
• Performs accurate accounting and posting of cash receipts.
• Process petty cash reimbursement requests.
• Performs other tasks as directed by the Controller.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH):

It is the duty of each and every employee to know the safety rules, and conduct his/her work in compliance with these rules. Disregard of safety and health rules will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination. It is also the duty of each employee to make full use of the safeguards provided for his/her protection. Every employee will receive an orientation when hired, along with a copy of any Agency Safety and Health Programs. Employee responsibilities include the following:

• Reading, understanding and following safety and health rules and procedures.
• Signing the code of safe practices and any other policy acknowledgements.
• Wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), if needed, at all times when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury.
• Wearing suitable work clothes as determined by the supervisor/manager and as described in the GDPM Employee Handbook.
• Performing all tasks safely as directed by his/her supervisor/manager.
• Reporting all injuries, no matter how slight, to his/her supervisor/manager immediately and seeking treatment promptly.
• Knowing the location of first aid kits, firefighting equipment and safety devices.
• Attending any and all required safety and health meetings/training as directed by his/her supervisor/manager.
• Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardous material, until properly trained and following all safety procedures for those tasks.
• Stopping and asking questions if ever in doubt about the safety of any operation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent must:

• Have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and one to three years of related experience.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial accounting software.
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Be able to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment;
• Talk and hear;
• See and be able to read, write, and interpret text and spreadsheet documents;
• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

The functions, qualifications, responsibilities, and requirements listed above represent the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The outline of responsibilities given above may vary without materially changing either the job classification and/or pay.

This position will close for applications/resumes on the date listed above. Applications/resumes mailed, presented in person, or emailed by 5:00 PM of the closing date will be accepted for consideration. Applications may be obtained on the website at www.dmha.org. Late application/resume submittals will not be considered. Please include the memorandum number on the application/resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• Accounts Payable: 1 year