Accounting Technician Specialist

  • CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Jun 27, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance

Job Description

Posting expires: July 10, 2024

Salary range: $39,099 - $58,596

General Description - Accounting Technical Specialist

Provides higher level accounting support in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, billing and requests support. This is an experienced, skilled or technical accounting level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the position or specialty with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Work with a specialized work team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrates substantial understanding of the job requirements and applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks within one or more of the following areas.

General responsibilities will include:

Oracle AR Billing Administration responsibilities

Apply policy, rules or regulations and written guidelines

Developing and maintaining organized payment file systems for obligations, contracts, and invoices.

Communicate orally in order to provide information, assistance, or instructions to members of the general public or their representatives.

Creating and scheduling payment for invoices, vouchers, electronic wire transfers (EFT),treasury payments.

Analyze, enter and review data in electronic systems

Uses Oracle to input data, generate periodic reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries

Export Statistical Reports in Oracle and format in Excel

Create monthly and ad hoc financial reports

Skilled in Microsoft Office and a variety of other software applications and technologies

Maintains databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data as well as formatting and generating reports.

Assists in the resolution of outstanding invoice problems from past-due accounts.

Responds to inquiries from customers or external collection resources.

May place calls or send messages to those with unresolved issues.

Specific responsibilities include:

Manage quote submission and approval process for DWM Facilities: Plumbing, Pest Control, Roofing, Gates and Fencing, and Electrical Services under $100,000.00.

Manage the procure-to-pay process for micro-purchases.

Reporting Analysis

Prepare financial reports for the Management.

Maintain updated versions of all contracts that are billed.

Liaise with outside customers (accounting professionals), interdepartmental customers, and management regarding accounting transactions.

Contact contracts monthly to update contact information and collect outstanding requests for payment.

Analyze and explain monthly funding anomalies and determine the impact on the budget on a monthly or annual basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Solid understanding of financial and accounting practices, policies, and procedures.

Good planning, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain an established work schedule.

Ability to handle escalated issues.

Ability to train new employees and/or interns.

Ability to compile and explain complex reports.

Ability to use independent judgment and discretion.

Results and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associate degree in accounting or business-related field.

Professional experience >10 years in a billing/accounts receivable/customer-facing role may substitute for education requirement.

3+ years of Oracle experience.

Demonstrated experience in managing a process(es).

Preferred Education & Experience

Undergraduate degree in accounting or financial business-related field.

5+ years in an accounts receivable and/or billing organization.

Intermediate level skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software databases.

5+ years Oracle experience



Closing Date/Time: 2024-07-10

Job Address

Atlanta, Georgia United States View Map