Finance Technician I - Purchasing/Accounts Payable

$39,312 - $50,128/Yr

City Of Gainesville - Gainesville, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Gainesville, GA

251-500 employees

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development

About the position

The Finance Technician I position is responsible for performing a variety of confidential accounting functions related to purchasing and accounts payable. This role involves processing and maintaining financial records, reviewing invoices, and ensuring accurate billing and payment for materials and services. The technician will also assist in vendor management and provide support to other accounting areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, and corrects purchase requisitions from City departments.
• Verifies quotes and rates to current pricing and contacts vendors for supplies.
• Assists in preparing and issuing bid invitations and attends bid openings.
• Maintains purchasing correspondence including vendor catalogues and quotes.
• Inputs purchase orders and reviews invoices for payment.
• Examines invoices to ensure material is received and priced correctly.
• Checks coding of invoices to ensure expenses are coded correctly in the accounting system.
• Works with vendors and City departments to resolve invoice issues.
• Prepares checks and maintains departmental files and records.
• Assists with the preparation of financial statements, audits, and budget reports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented with coursework in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Valid Class C Driver's License and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Automatic promotion to Finance Technician II upon meeting requirements.