Accounting Technician

Description

Position Title: Accounting Technician
Salary: 37,358.10
Hourly Rate: 17.96
Department: Finance
Pay Grade: 12
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Overview

The City of Valdosta is accepting applications for the  Accounting Technician Position. Responsibilities for this position includes

  • Administering and maintaining the purchase card website and downloading data to the general ledger
  • Possessing requests for payments from vendors
  • Preparing a variety of checks for payments to vendors and mailing checks
  • Sorting a distributing payroll checks
  • Maintaining a variety of spreadsheets
  • Balancing general ledger accounts
  • Maintaining and issuing city purchase cards
  • Processing travel reimbursement requests from elected officials and city employees
  • Performing other related duties

Qualifications

  •  Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, city accounts payable and procedures, city purchase card use and travel policies, and computers and job related software programs
  • Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations, the operation of standard office equipment, the completion of required reports, maintenance of files and records, and provision of customer service
  • Two years of experience in a similar position
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License

Applications

Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

Sorry, no phone calls, please.

The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.