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CITY OF KODIAK GRADE 16
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASS TITLE: Accounting Technician/Cashier
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Finance Director
SUPERVISES: None
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Finance Director
or an employee of ahigher classification, performs advanced
clerical work andaccounting functions.
DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible
for general office and accountingtasks, including secretarial
responsibilities. This class is distinguished from lower-level
classes bythe difficulty of the tasks, the advanced skills and
knowledge required by these tasks, and theexercise of some
independent judgment. The chance of error on the part of the
employee couldhave serious consequences for the department or
public. Work is performed semi-independentlyonce each major element
of the work is understood. Assignments are received in the form of
general outlines of what is to be accomplished and the employee
determines the most appropriatecourse of action consistent with
departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Work is
usuallyreviewed upon completion for adherence to policies and
procedures and for the quality of service
provided to the Finance Department or the public.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides clerical and limited secretarial assistance;
performs routine accountingfunctions; works with other employees
and assists the general public; answers routinequestions in person
or on the telephone; and prepares accounts for collection.
2. Serves as accounts receivable clerk with responsibility over
the areas of utilities, as wellas posting and accounts receivable
for all City departments.
3. Performs the duties of a cashier for the municipality
including receiving cash, checks,or credit cards in payment for
water bills, sales taxes, harbormaster services,miscellaneous
accounts, and other payments; writes receipts; balances cash on
handwith receipts, enters proper account numbers on bills or
statements.
4. Prepares correspondence regarding past due accounts in
receivables and prepares shut off listings for approval.
5. Processes all utility updates for utility billing. Works with
customers and answers allquestions regarding utility billings.
City of Kodiak Accounting Technician/Cashier
6. Processes bank drafting for auto paid accounts in utility
system.Created: 01/01/2001. Revised: 1/2007, 7/2007
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7. Bill and account for all utilities. Prepares bills on a
monthly basis and ensures that all billsare accurate and timely.
Balance utility application with the general ledger on amonthly
basis.
8. Acts as backup for postage machine, takes statements to post
office, adds postage to machine,and uses stuffing machine.
9. Serves as backup for all Finance Department functions when
needed.
Created: 01/01/2001. Revised: 1/2007, 7/2007
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CITY OF KODIAK GRADE 16
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
CLASS TITLE: Accounting Technician/Cashier
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) with three
years progressively responsibleaccounting and office experience.
Should have the ability to read, post and make variousmathematical
computations quickly and accurately. Must be able to operate a
personal computer.
DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY/AUTHORITY:
Works under the general supervision of the Finance Director or
designee with close review of entries or assignments. Responsible
for large amounts of money in preparing bank deposits andacting as
cashier. Must be bondable.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
None
EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT:
Frequent contact with department employees and with the public
requiring a well-developed senseof tact and courtesy.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment with occasional out of office duties.
Created: 01/01/2001. Revised: 1/2007, 7/2007
