Temporary Accounting Technician III

• Interact with the public and insurance companies recovering funds for state damaged property.
• Prepare and process payroll, billings, disbursements, and related documents.
• Review invoices, warrants, or other documentation; check accuracy of figures; code authorizations, exceptions, discounts, taxes, etc.
• Prepare and/or process documents; update information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Review documents and reconcile discrepancies; make needed adjustments.
• Enter data into a computer system and retrieve, correct, or delete previously entered data.
• Perform processing, coordinating, and preparing of in-state and out-of-state travel requests and travel reimbursements.
• Receive, research, and respond to incoming questions or complaints; provide information, explain policy and procedures, and/or facilitate a resolution.
• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Provide administrative support.
• Review data, records, and files for detail and accuracy.

• Accounting experience, including processing payroll.
• Experience with accounts payable and/or recievable and general bookkeeping procedures.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail, etc.) and Adobe applications.

• Prior collenctions experience, including account follow-up, negotiating payment arrangements, and customer account reconiliation.
• An Associate's Degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience using Vantage (formerly FINET - the state of Utah's accounting system).
• Experience processing state travel.
• Current or previous State of Utah experience.
• Current or previous UDOT experience.

• Using basic/business math to solve problems.
• Reviewing and/or editing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Bookkeeping procedures.
• Using automated accounting computer systems.
• Using computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail, etc.), and Adobe applications.
• Making decisions or solving problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
• Operating a computer keyboard and 10-key numerical pad by touch.
• Entering, scanning, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written or electronic form.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of an office environment.
• Speaking clearly, concisely, and effectively; listening to and understanding information and ideas presented verbally.
• Communicating information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; reading and understanding information presented in writing.
• Dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Establishing, organizing, and/or maintaining files.
• Finding, gathering, and collecting information or data.

• This is a temporary position. The position will be approximately 20-40 hours per week. It will start at approximately 20 hours per week while in training. Once training is complete, the hours may increase up to 40 hours per week.
• The position may be considered for conversion to a career service role contingent on funding, performance, and organizational needs.
• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Working Conditions - 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.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

State of Utah