ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST I
Nampa, ID Nampa, ID Full-time Full-time $19.
42 - $26.
09 an hour $19.
42 - $26.
09 an hour 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago Nampa ID Nampa, ID Job Title:
Accounting Specialist I Hiring Salary Range:
$19.
42 - $24.
69/hour (DOE) Position Salary:
$19.
42 - $26.
09/hour Reports to (Role):
UB Supervisor Department/Group:
FINANCE Job Code:
5000 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Travel Required:
None Position Type:
Full-Time Benefits Eligible:
Yes EEO Category:
Professionals PERSI Eligible:
Yes 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:
No Cost Employee Medical No Cost Basic Dental Vision PERSI Retirement Plan, with more than 11% employer contribution, plus employee contribution 401k & 457 Retirement Plans 11 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks of vacation/sick/personal time off in the first year) Life Insurance with AD&D Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings Wellness Program & Rewards Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts Other Great Benefits! ALIGNED CITY, DEPARTMENT & ROLE Every unified team starts with a purpose, and we are a purpose-driven team of service-minded professionals.
We are passionate about working shoulder-to-shoulder in partnership with our City Council, citizens, and internal team members to bring the City of Nampa's vision for the future to life.
Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path forward at the City of Nampa to leave your mark on the legacy we will leave in our city and the world around us.
In a spirit of excellence, integrity, and dedication, the Finance Department is committed to providing timely, accurate, clear, and complete information to manage, mitigate and reduce risks to the city through building safety.
Role Statement for Accounting Specialist I:
The City of Nampa's Finance Department is looking for a motivated employee to perform a wide variety of administrative support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording duties.
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.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE Key Job Accountabilities:
Maintains checking accounts, receipt books, and financial files in accordance with established policies and procedures and generates financial reports and other related documents at specified time intervals as directed.
Establishes new customer accounts in accordance with prescribed guidelines, including processing and reviewing service usage information; generating and mailing billings at scheduled time intervals; maintaining and balancing account ledgers; and reconciling statements, invoices, and other payment requests, cash receipts, and year-end reports as required in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitors adherence to proper policies and procedures at all stages of accounts payable and performs purchase order and invoice functions, including verifying purchase orders and invoices with account numbers, recording requisitions, and entering information into the accounts payable system.
Performs clerical functions as required, including but not limited to answering phones and patrons' questions regarding detailed programmatic knowledge of departmental operations and preparing correspondence.
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.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Adaptability- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Commitment to Safety- Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Decision Making- Ability to make critical decisions 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.
Organized- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem-Solving- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Time Management- Ability to effectively utilize the available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
Education, Experience Level, and Certification Requirements:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required 1 plus year of experience in Related 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 put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Ability to use a 10-key, Copy/Fax Machine, and other office machines as needed.
Knowledge:
Some knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, and purchasing functions, including reviewing, posting, balancing, and reconciling complex financial records.
Some knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Nampa City and the Finance Department.
Skills/Abilities:
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, 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.
Character:
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 demonstrate 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 Working Conditions (more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request):
The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office setting.
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.
The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This position may close prior to the closing date.
Position :
500005 Code :
20230080-1 Type :
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Posting Start :
08/25/2023 Posting End :
09/09/2023 HOURLY RANGE:
$21.
08-$24.
69.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
42 - $26.
09 an hour $19.
42 - $26.
09 an hour 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago Nampa ID Nampa, ID Job Title:
Accounting Specialist I Hiring Salary Range:
$19.
42 - $24.
69/hour (DOE) Position Salary:
$19.
42 - $26.
09/hour Reports to (Role):
UB Supervisor Department/Group:
FINANCE Job Code:
5000 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Travel Required:
None Position Type:
Full-Time Benefits Eligible:
Yes EEO Category:
Professionals PERSI Eligible:
Yes 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:
No Cost Employee Medical No Cost Basic Dental Vision PERSI Retirement Plan, with more than 11% employer contribution, plus employee contribution 401k & 457 Retirement Plans 11 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks of vacation/sick/personal time off in the first year) Life Insurance with AD&D Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings Wellness Program & Rewards Harward Recreation Center and Golf Membership Discounts Other Great Benefits! ALIGNED CITY, DEPARTMENT & ROLE Every unified team starts with a purpose, and we are a purpose-driven team of service-minded professionals.
We are passionate about working shoulder-to-shoulder in partnership with our City Council, citizens, and internal team members to bring the City of Nampa's vision for the future to life.
Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path forward at the City of Nampa to leave your mark on the legacy we will leave in our city and the world around us.
In a spirit of excellence, integrity, and dedication, the Finance Department is committed to providing timely, accurate, clear, and complete information to manage, mitigate and reduce risks to the city through building safety.
Role Statement for Accounting Specialist I:
The City of Nampa's Finance Department is looking for a motivated employee to perform a wide variety of administrative support, technical accounts processing, and financial recording duties.
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.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE Key Job Accountabilities:
Maintains checking accounts, receipt books, and financial files in accordance with established policies and procedures and generates financial reports and other related documents at specified time intervals as directed.
Establishes new customer accounts in accordance with prescribed guidelines, including processing and reviewing service usage information; generating and mailing billings at scheduled time intervals; maintaining and balancing account ledgers; and reconciling statements, invoices, and other payment requests, cash receipts, and year-end reports as required in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitors adherence to proper policies and procedures at all stages of accounts payable and performs purchase order and invoice functions, including verifying purchase orders and invoices with account numbers, recording requisitions, and entering information into the accounts payable system.
Performs clerical functions as required, including but not limited to answering phones and patrons' questions regarding detailed programmatic knowledge of departmental operations and preparing correspondence.
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.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Adaptability- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Commitment to Safety- Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
Decision Making- Ability to make critical decisions 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.
Organized- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem-Solving- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Time Management- Ability to effectively utilize the available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
Education, Experience Level, and Certification Requirements:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required 1 plus year of experience in Related 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 put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Ability to use a 10-key, Copy/Fax Machine, and other office machines as needed.
Knowledge:
Some knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, and purchasing functions, including reviewing, posting, balancing, and reconciling complex financial records.
Some knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Nampa City and the Finance Department.
Skills/Abilities:
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, 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.
Character:
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 demonstrate 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 Working Conditions (more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request):
The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office setting.
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.
The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This position may close prior to the closing date.
Position :
500005 Code :
20230080-1 Type :
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Posting Start :
08/25/2023 Posting End :
09/09/2023 HOURLY RANGE:
$21.
08-$24.
69.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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