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City Of Alexandria Accounting Technician, Accounting in Alexandria, Louisiana
*[Annual Salary Range: $31,767.06 - $38,120.47 Grade: 18 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position). *[Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.
[Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Accounting department and future vacancies as they occur to perform [administrative and general accounting work, to process financial documentation, and to maintain financial records for the City. [Performs customer service functions: provides information/assistance regarding City services, activities, procedures, forms, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for service; initiates problem resolution. Performs a variety of general accounting/bookkeeping functions, such as balancing bank statements, processing bank deposits, updating spreadsheets, copying receipts and checks for records; coding and classifying cash receipts for posting; maintaining checking accounts and cash fund balances. [Prepares or processes various monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Assists with processing payroll data. Processes travel requests; receives travel requests from various departments; reconciles travel requisitions, reimbursement reports, and credit card statements; ensures payment for travel expenses are deducted from the proper account.
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- High School diploma or GED;
- Associates degree in accounting, business or related field is preferred; supplemented by two (2) year(s) of experience in billing, accounts payable and/or receivable or general accounting work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Must possesses a valid driver's license.
- If license is required, must obtain a valid State of Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.
- Applicants should possess strong accounting/math experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and formulas. Good customer service skills are required.
[[Kind of Examination [[This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. **Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.
[Must include copies of drivers license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application. *[Accepting applications: *[July 3 - 17, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications whichever comes first. *[APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA *[Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com **[The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{trebuchet="" ms",sans-serif"=""}]{century="" gothic",sans-serif"=""}]{trebuchet="" ms",sans-serif"=""}