Accountant - American Technology Consulting

OVERVIEW2 to 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.DUTIES•Analyzes vendor invoices, procurement activity and disbursal of funds•Obtains approvals and creates receipts in PeopleSoft Financials for softwareand services invoices•Creates vouchers for vendor payments•Responds to routine vendor invoice submissions and payment inquiries•Creates Reports of Collection (ROCs) and completes related deposit activity•Prepares and distributes invoices to IOT's external customers•Supports IOT's Pinnacle Billing activity•Reviews travel authorizations and expense reports for completeness and accuracy•Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.•Reconcile account discrepancies.•Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developingaccounting procedures•Performs related duties as requiredJOB REQUIREMENTS•Ability to delivery high quality work•Ability to read with comprehension and think critically•Ability to take initiative and to solve problems independently•Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment•Ability to organize and prioritize work•Working knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accountingdesired•Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedurespertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping desired•Working knowledge of agency function and organization desired•Working knowledge of automated accounting systems desired•Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing•Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policyand procedures•Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports•Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculationsDIFFICULTY OF WORKGuidelines consist of generally accepted accounting procedures and theories aswell as federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining toaccounting and bookkeeping. Judgment is exercised in applying these guidelinesto evaluate procedures, maintain relatively standard accounts, prepare reports,and resolve discrepancies within and between accounts.RESPONSIBILITYIncumbent is responsible for supporting AP and AR activity within IOT's Financedepartment. After training is completed, supervision usually consists of generalinstructions. Unusual problems and recommendations may be discussed with thesupervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, attainmentof objectives and conformance with policy.PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPSContacts are with persons within own agency, from other state agencies such asthe Department of Administration, State Auditor and Budget Agency and from theprivate business sector for the purpose of obtaining or furnishing information.