Accounting Technician I/II — Housing Authority of the County of Merced

Department: Finance/Accounting FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: Union Represented Position Revised: 4/2019

Position Summary

Under the direction of an Accounting Manager, manages basic clerical bookkeeping functions including preparation of financial reports; maintenance of computerized records; and payroll processing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains automated books of financial records/transactions relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll
Processes employee payroll and benefit contributions
Tracks employee leave accruals (sick, vacation, compensatory time)
Manages vendor invoices, purchase order validation, and check distribution
Receives and posts tenant rental payments across housing programs
Maintains Housing Choice Voucher participant records
Acts as petty cash custodian
Reconciles funds and manages daily bank deposits
Processes inter-program invoices
Prepares financial reports, balance sheets, and operating statements
Generates monthly Payment in Lieu of Taxes calculations
Coordinates seasonal rent collection for migrant farm labor programs
Audits and reconciles accounts payable/receivable balances

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Financial record-keeping principles and procedures
Automated tenant rent collection systems
Account classification principles
Electronic accounting and data processing
Payroll and employee benefits program proficiency
Computer literacy (Windows XP+, Word, Excel, agency software)
Keyboard entry rate of at least 30 wpm
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to function independently with general supervision
Attention to detail with numerical data
Ability to meet deadlines under stress

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in business/accounting (60+ semester units), OR one year of bookkeeping experience (equivalent to 24 units), OR trade school completion in business/accounting (equivalent to 12 units)

Experience

Two years of work experience within a position which supplies working knowledge of the full range of financial operations in automated accounting systems for accounts payable and receivable.

Licenses

Valid California Driver's License required; applicant must be insurable.

Physical Requirements

Must demonstrate satisfactory physical condition for job requirements; employment conditional on pre-employment physical examination.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence status. Must provide identity and employment authorization documentation.

Questions About This Position?

Contact Human Resources at (209) 386-4139 or Email: websiteformmail@merced-pha.com