Senior Accounting Technician

Salary: $15.00 – $16.63 Hourly

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1302288

Department: Finance

Division: Accounting

Opening Date: 08/24/2023

Closing Date: 9/24/2023 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $15.00/hr. minimum – $16.63/hr. mid (Depending on qualifications)

To provide technical accounting support to the City’s central accounting system primarily in the area of accounts payable and data entry; to process accounts payable transactions and associated records; and to provide other support to division staff as needed.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Supervisor of Accounting Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Process all accounts payable transactions for City vendors; research and resolve invoice discrepancies for vendors processed; verify expenditure requests for proper coding, discounts, vendor information, freight, price changes, etc.. Manage and process electricity invoices. Print accounts payable checks and process EFT payments.
4. Answer accounts payable related inquiries from vendors, user departments and the general public.
5. Reconcile all vendor statements. Research and resolve discrepancies for past due invoices. Process credit memos and request refunds from vendors
6. Prepare the AP lead schedule and process accounts payable accruals at year end.
7. Import the weekly Purchasing Card file into the accounting system.
8. Provide data entry support for journal vouchers and other transactions as needed by the department.
9. Manage and process 1099’s annually.
10. Pick up and distribute the mail for Accounting and Finance Admin as needed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or finance including experience with a computerized accounting system or the equivalent of educational training in the area accounting.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• None

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City’s self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite’s employee benefits, please visit:

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have COMPLETED.

• Some high school or GED equivalency
• High school graduate or GED certificate equivalency completion
• Some technical or community college attendance
• Technical school certificate completion
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Indicate your verifiable work experience in accounting or finance including experience with computerized accounting systems or the equivalent of educational training in the area of accounting.

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Please read carefully: If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a seasonal employee.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 or more months.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee, but I have NOT been in my current position for 3 months.

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