Accounting Technician Job at City of Springfield in Springfield

Current Vacancies - Public Works/Environmental Services Department

We are recruiting for the Accounting Technician role with the option to underfill as an Accounting Services Representative.

The Accounting Technician coordinates and maintains various types of accounting information required for the City's financial reporting system as well as department specific systems and prepares various summaries, for both internal and external use, from this information.

Responsibilities include reviewing and approving accounting transactions, preparing journal entries, providing accounting guidance to departmental staff, overseeing department inventories, and handling accounting and budgeting projects & research as assigned. The role works with City Departments to ensure records are adequately prepared in accordance with state and federal laws, City merit rules, and administrative memorandums related to payroll and benefits.

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Experience, Education, and Training (Accounting Technician)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

AND

• At least one year of appropriate Accounting experience.

OR

• ABachelor's Degree in Business, or other closely related field, with a minor or equivalent college credit hours in Accounting.

AND

• Three years of appropriate Accounting experience.
• Directly related experience may be substituted for the formal education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis, plus a minimum of 15 credit hours in Accounting coursework from an accredited college.

Experience, Education, and Training (If underfilled as an Accounting Services Representative)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or other closely related field, with at least 15 credit hours in accounting.
• Directly related work experience may be substituted for the formal education on a year‑for‑year basis, plus a minimum of 15 credit hours in Accounting coursework from an accredited college.

PREFERRED

• Experience in payroll and/or government accounting depending on assignment.

Position Details

Accounting Technician ($44,241.60 - $75,961.60 annually)

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Accounting Services Representative ($40,955.20 - $63,710.40 annually)

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on‑line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.