I. Title Lead Accounting Technician

 

II. Definition

 

Under general supervision, perform complex accounting/clerical work in preparation and audit of complex financial records; prepare difficult financial reports; and do related work as required.

 

III. Examples of Duties

 

Maintain and enter data through the use of computer terminals. Responsibilities include editing of data and analysis of work progress; audit financial reports to locate errors that account for discrepancies; edit the input and output for: accounts receivable, accounts payable, and income & expense reports. May supervise the work of other clerical personnel.

 

IV. Distinguishing Characteristics

 

Ability to audit and assemble financial data from department financial reports, and if discrepancies are found, research supporting documents to find errors that account for the discrepancies.

 

V. Employment Standards

 

A. Knowledge of:

 

• Principles, practices, terminology and common forms used in computerized accounting and general ledgers;
• Modern office procedures, practices and equipment;
• General principles and operation of computer systems;
• Federal, State and District regulations;
• State Accounting Manual and District Chart of Accounts.

B. Ability to:

• Prepare, maintain, and audit functional reports from a variety of supporting records;
• Make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy using a calculator, or by creating formulas in a spreadsheet;
• Analyze a variety of financial records, find and correct discrepancies with speed and accuracy;
• Use a computer terminal and accounting software;
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

C. Education/Training/Experience:

 

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent and four years of experience in computerized financial or statistical recordkeeping work; or any \combination of education, experience and training which meets or exceeds standards of knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above,including or supplemented by courses in computer assisted accounting.

 

D. Licenses/Certificates:

 

Valid California Driver's License.

VI. Specific Qualifications

Date January 9,1996
Range 24A
Position Code ATL
ICO:kz
10/30/95