Accounting Aide

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs accounting clerical duties which require knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Process grant financial reports, coordinate grant sub-recipient expenditures and reimbursements.
• Maintain grant spreadsheets, files, and grant records management by uploading to GMS.
• Process journal voucher entries and reconcile various funds and accounts.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of financial activities.
• Reconcile, reimburse, and provide petty cash advances and reimbursements.
• Assist in the management of various administrative functions, such as: payroll, office operations, records management and coordinate with the Budget Analyst updating CompStat Reports and other associated information.
• Work effectively with the public and city staff to address inquiries for information.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work and navigate proficiently with a variety of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to perform backup responsibilities to the Payroll Coordinator position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of general budget concepts as they relate to municipal government.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing procedures.
• Knowledge (extensive) of Excel spreadsheet applications.
• Skill in using a personal computer and a variety of software programs including MS Office.
• Skill in communication with other city employees and the public through effective oral and written
• Ability to examine, verify and maintain accounts and standard reports.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and charts from raw data.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to generate and conceive new and innovative ideas or solutions to problems.

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Some college with coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, or other related field.
• Two (2) years experience in administrative support capacity.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Screenings Required

• Criminal background check
• CJIS Certification background check

Arlington Police Department General Orders prohibit employees from having tattoos on any part of the hands (below the cuff of a long-sleeve shirt), neck, face, head, eyelids, mouth, and ears, with the following exceptions:

• Tattoo of one wedding band on the left-hand ring finger.
• Professional style permanent facial make-up on the eyebrows, eyeline, cheeks, and lips.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.