Accounting Technician III

Full Job Description

Are you interested in starting a career in government or in the financial field as an Accounting Technician III? This position with the Utah Department of Corrections might be for you.

Principle Duties
The Accounting Technician III will prepare and process a variety of accounting documents/transactions and maintain department accounts. Accounting activities may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, revenues, taxes, audit research, and other related accounting tasks including:

• knowledge of reporting and documentation
• a knowledge of agency objectives, organization, structure, and mission
• an understanding of bookkeeping procedures
• an ability to support professional staff such as accountants, budget officers, managers, etc.
• the ability to process adjustments to data and accounts
• written and/or oral correspondence with offenders and/or offender's families
• In-Person Prison Release Disbursement

The working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position is hybrid teleworking position.

The hourly rate is $19.97.
Current UDC employees are subject to the Career Ladder.

The Ideal Candidate
The model candidate for this position is someone who:

• Is very detail-oriented and willing to learn and adapt to new ways.
• Self-motivated.
• Confident
• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Software Proficiency
• Positive attitude
• Iniitiative and ability to work independently
• At least 1 year of experience of accounting experience or providing office/clerical support in a professional office setting.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public's safety, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.


The Agency

The Department of Corrections' dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Corrections is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections, please click here.

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
• We have 12 paid holidays.

Requirements

Prepares and processes billings, claims, warrants, disbursements, and related documents.

Prepares and processes documents, reviews for accuracy and completeness, updates information, and evaluates against policy/procedure. Compares elements for consistency or logical relationships.

Review documents, reconcile discrepancies, and make needed adjustments. Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.

Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints. Provides information, explains policy and procedures, and facilitates a resolution.

Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials. Provides assistance and on-the-job training.

Qualifications Listed below are the typical qualifications in knowledge, skill, and ability we would like to see in the perfect candidate:use computer relational database software.

enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.

prepare reports and documentation.make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.use basic and business math to solve problems.principles, practices, and procedures of an office environment.compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, and process information or data.review and edit documents for accuracy and completeness.bookkeeping procedures.applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.

communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely; read and understand information presented in writing.

use automated accounting and financial computer systems.use computer spreadsheet software.deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.document accounts receivables and payables.

principles, theories, and practices of leadership.

Additional Information Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.

Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.Members of minority population groups are encouraged to apply.NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.Salary ranges specified reflect a minimum starting and top-of-range dollar amount.

The actual rate per hour will be determined by the evaluation of qualifications and skills of the individual and the availability of monies through budget and grants or by following the DHRM rule.All questions must be answered fully and in the format requested, if applicable.

Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Entering "see resume" as an answer will be considered an incomplete answer.

Cutting and pasting pertinent information from your resume is acceptable, but should be edited to be a precise answer to the question.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary will be based on the Career Ladder for current UDC employees.