Pw Accounting Specialist

PW BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - City of Nampa

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - Public WorksHiring Salary (DOE): $21.71 to $25.43 per hour

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Department: Public WorksFLSA Status: Non-ExemptTravel Required: NonePosition Type: FTBenefit Eligible: YesPersi Eligible: YesReports To: Controller - Public WorksSchedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:Performs a wide variety of administrative support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording duties; performs other duties as required or assigned. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a wide variety of administrative support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording duties. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the department directors, staff, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs accounting functions.
• Performs a variety of administrative support duties in the administration of public works for the City; including auditing invoices, preparing PO's vendors, and tracking assets.
• Monitors adherence to proper policies and procedures at all stages of the accounting/budget process to ensure all entries are complete and entered in a timely manner and performs purchase order and invoice functions which includes, verifying purchase orders and invoices with account numbers, recording requisitions, and entering information into the accounts payable system.
• Balances vendor statements monthly to ensure the accuracy of all entries and account balances.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Associate's degree (two-year college or technical school) preferred, Field of Study: Accounting, Business Management, or a closely related field.
• 4 plus years of experience in Accounting or Bookkeeping or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, and purchasing functions, including reviewing, posting, balancing, and reconciling complex financial records.
• Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Nampa City and the Finance Department.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to perform technical billing, payroll, and accounting functions efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to type accurately and make computations and tabulations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain records efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to evaluate new circumstances and apply prior experience and knowledge with good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisory personnel, and other City employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic objective, and critical investigation.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.