The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of: 

Accounting Technician

POSITION DETAILS

Salary: Effective March 29, 2021 - Grade 12: $19.19 to $28.79/hour. 

Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

Department:  Finance/Utility Billing

Closing Date: MARCH 15, 2021 AT 5PM. 

_*Applications without a resume will be disqualified. _

JOB SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for providing technical and customer service support for the city’s Utility Billing and Finance Departments. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior Accounting Technician.”

MAJOR DUTIES

• Completes city-wide utility billing; reviews and verifies accuracy prior to printing and mailing of statements; responds to public inquiries by phone and in person.

• Verifies, balances, and completes daily bank deposits; counts and balances cash register daily.

• Processes accounts receivable statements; collects and receipts payments.

• Completes and verifies city-wide department deposits.

• Processes daily payments for utility billing.

• Verifies and enters receipts into the financial system.

• Provides banks with recurring payment files on a monthly basis; uploads and processes payments in the utility billing system.

• Completes month-end processes for the utility billing department; prepares related reports.

• Monitors delinquent utility billing accounts and processes delinquent notices; completes utility shut-offs on a monthly basis.

• Begins, monitors, and completes transfers of service orders and meter exchange service orders as related to utility billing.

• Compiles and manages department credit card receipts; reconciles daily balance spreadsheet to ensure are credit card payments are recorded.

• Provides accurate special assessment information.

• Complies with and manage PCI compliance for credit card process for all departments.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of basic accounting practices.

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Knowledge of city utility billing policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of customer service principles.

• Knowledge of relevant city ordinances and city and department policies and procedures.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in prioritizing and planning.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects.

• The work is typically performed in an office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

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SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with an associate degree in accounting. A baccalaureate degree is preferred.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having had a similar position for two years.

• Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indication disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
• Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources at 701-667-3217.
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.