Accounting Technician

City of High Point•High Point, NC

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Performs responsible technical and paraprofessional work in the maintenance and preparation of financial records and files within the Financial Services Department. Work is performed under supervision of the Treasury Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Requires a minimum of four (4) years experience working in a responsible paraprofessional accounting environment.
Must have knowledge of accounting practices and good communication and clerical skills; good knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to complete large volumes of data entry quickly and accurately; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Some college level accounting coursework from and accredited college/university is preferred.
Experience with Workday ERP system

Responsibilities

Review and approves purchase order payments, invoices and vouchers for payment
Prepares and disburses vendor payments
Coordinates 1099 processing
Oversee unclaimed property reporting with includes assisting with escheat letters, voucher requests for escheat claims, assist with preparation of multi-state escheat reporting
Identify and research payment status issues
Prepares routine statistical and accounting data on request, assists in data research and preparation of State and Federal financial reports and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Participates in and supports development of department and division goals and objectives
Researches, compiles and analyzes reports and projects
Analyzes and prepares routine accounting journal entries
Assists with unclaimed property reporting
Prepares periodic voucher payments, enters and posts accounting journal entries to general ledger
Coordinates accounting processes with other departments and provides information