Accounting Technician
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
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for prose.
- Do NOT repeat job title as heading (page already shows it).
- Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
- Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail.
- Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
- Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text.
- Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them.
- Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
- Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
Now, let's map content to sections:
1. Pay: The posting has specific pay range. So include Pay section.
2. About the role: "Summary Of Position" paragraph.
3. Responsibilities: "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" list, "Other Job Functions", and maybe "GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES" (though those are general expectations for all employees, could be part of responsibilities or separate). I'll include them under Responsibilities.
4. Qualifications: "Required Qualifications" and "Preferred Qualifications".
5. Skills: "Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors" list.
6. Conditions of Employment: "CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT" - could be Requirements.
7. Physical Demands/Work Environment: "Physical Demands/Supplemental" includes Physical Demands and Work Environment. Could be a section "Physical Demands" or "Work Environment". The rules mention Schedule, but not Physical Demands. However, the rules say use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says "e.g." so other headings are allowed if needed. But we should only include sections with real content. Physical Demands and Work Environment are specific. I'll include a section "Physical Demands & Work Environment".
8. About the organization: "WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY" and "OUR CORE VALUES". Could be "About the Organization". The rules don't list that as an example, but it's substantive. I'll include it.
But note: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine some.
Let's decide on sections:
- Pay (has specific numbers)
- About the Role (summary)
- Responsibilities (essential duties, other functions, general expectations)
- Qualifications (required and preferred)
- Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors)
- Conditions of Employment (drug screen, background check, driver's license)
- Physical Demands & Work Environment
- About the Organization (working for city, core values)
But the rules say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings, but we should stick to those if possible. However, "Conditions of Employment" could be "Requirements". "Physical Demands & Work Environment" could be "Schedule"? Not really. But the posting doesn't have schedule info. It has physical demands and work environment. I think it's okay to include a heading for that.
Also, "About the Organization" is not in the example list, but it's substantive. I'll include it.
Now, I need to remove boilerplate: The last paragraph about equal opportunity employer, alcohol/drug free workplace, etc. is EEO boilerplate - remove. Also "The job description does not constitute an employment agreement..." is legal boilerplate - remove. "The above statements describe the general nature..." is also boilerplate - remove.
Also remove "Summary Typical Hiring Range..." is pay info, keep.
Now, structure:
Pay
Typical Hiring Range (Steps 1-5): $42,488.83 - $48,091.41 Annually ($20.43 - $23.12 Hourly)
About the Role
As a key member of the Financial Services, this position reports to a designated supervisor. The Accounting Technician is to assist in accounting and clerical functions of the department. This position has responsibility in the areas of accounts payable processing, vendor database maintenance, procurement card reconciliation, and other accounting and administrative tasks. This position is also responsible for check printing and payroll processing/reporting.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support to designated division.
- Processes invoices for accounts payable ensuring proper account coding by City departments.
- Maintains the vendor database to include adding, merging, activating and deactivating vendors.
- Responsible for AP filing system and records retention.
- Processes vendor EFT enrollment forms.
- Assists departments with general ledger inquiries and vendor questions.
- Monitors procurement card transactions to ensure timely submission and proper account coding.
- Relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks.
- Reviews/distributes finance department mail.
- Complies with City policies and procedures to include work schedule and attendance policies.
- Assists in 1099 reporting including vendor W-9 review and recording.
- Processes travel and employee reimbursements.
- Reviews payroll information from the time keeping system for entry into payroll system.
- Processes bi-weekly payroll, prints checks, creates direct deposit file, prepares banking paperwork.
- Prepares payroll related vendor payments including benefits providers, garnishments and child support.
- Assists departments or employees with payroll inquiries.
- Prepares outside requests for employment verification and payroll surveys.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
General Expectations for All Employees:
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
- High school diploma or GED supplemented by some higher education level course work in accounting/business.
- One (1) year of previous experience and/or training that includes accounting/bookkeeping.
Preferred Qualifications
- Local government experience preferred.
Skills
- Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to calculate and tabulate data.
- Mathematical skills that produce reliable calculations.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information.
- Exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in various situations.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change.
- Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve.
- Operation of standard office equipment.
Requirements
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Physical Demands: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
Work Environment: There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
About the Organization
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization
for prose. - Do NOT repeat job title as heading (page already shows it). - Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. - Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. - Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. - Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. - Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. - Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. - Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. Now, let's map content to sections: 1. Pay: The posting has specific pay range. So include Pay section. 2. About the role: "Summary Of Position" paragraph. 3. Responsibilities: "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" list, "Other Job Functions", and maybe "GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES" (though those are general expectations for all employees, could be part of responsibilities or separate). I'll include them under Responsibilities. 4. Qualifications: "Required Qualifications" and "Preferred Qualifications". 5. Skills: "Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors" list. 6. Conditions of Employment: "CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT" - could be Requirements. 7. Physical Demands/Work Environment: "Physical Demands/Supplemental" includes Physical Demands and Work Environment. Could be a section "Physical Demands" or "Work Environment". The rules mention Schedule, but not Physical Demands. However, the rules say use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says "e.g." so other headings are allowed if needed. But we should only include sections with real content. Physical Demands and Work Environment are specific. I'll include a section "Physical Demands & Work Environment".
8. About the organization: "WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY" and "OUR CORE VALUES". Could be "About the Organization". The rules don't list that as an example, but it's substantive. I'll include it.
But note: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine some.
Let's decide on sections:
- Pay (has specific numbers)
- About the Role (summary)
- Responsibilities (essential duties, other functions, general expectations)
- Qualifications (required and preferred)
- Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors)
- Conditions of Employment (drug screen, background check, driver's license)
- Physical Demands & Work Environment
- About the Organization (working for city, core values)
But the rules say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings, but we should stick to those if possible. However, "Conditions of Employment" could be "Requirements". "Physical Demands & Work Environment" could be "Schedule"? Not really. But the posting doesn't have schedule info. It has physical demands and work environment. I think it's okay to include a heading for that.
Also, "About the Organization" is not in the example list, but it's substantive. I'll include it.
Now, I need to remove boilerplate: The last paragraph about equal opportunity employer, alcohol/drug free workplace, etc. is EEO boilerplate - remove. Also "The job description does not constitute an employment agreement..." is legal boilerplate - remove. "The above statements describe the general nature..." is also boilerplate - remove.
Also remove "Summary Typical Hiring Range..." is pay info, keep.
Now, structure:
Pay
Pay
Typical Hiring Range (Steps 1-5): $42,488.83 - $48,091.41 Annually ($20.43 - $23.12 Hourly)
About the Role
As a key member of the Financial Services, this position reports to a designated supervisor. The Accounting Technician is to assist in accounting and clerical functions of the department. This position has responsibility in the areas of accounts payable processing, vendor database maintenance, procurement card reconciliation, and other accounting and administrative tasks. This position is also responsible for check printing and payroll processing/reporting.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support to designated division.
- Processes invoices for accounts payable ensuring proper account coding by City departments.
- Maintains the vendor database to include adding, merging, activating and deactivating vendors.
- Responsible for AP filing system and records retention.
- Processes vendor EFT enrollment forms.
- Assists departments with general ledger inquiries and vendor questions.
- Monitors procurement card transactions to ensure timely submission and proper account coding.
- Relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks.
- Reviews/distributes finance department mail.
- Complies with City policies and procedures to include work schedule and attendance policies.
- Assists in 1099 reporting including vendor W-9 review and recording.
- Processes travel and employee reimbursements.
- Reviews payroll information from the time keeping system for entry into payroll system.
- Processes bi-weekly payroll, prints checks, creates direct deposit file, prepares banking paperwork.
- Prepares payroll related vendor payments including benefits providers, garnishments and child support.
- Assists departments or employees with payroll inquiries.
- Prepares outside requests for employment verification and payroll surveys.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
General Expectations for All Employees:
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
- High school diploma or GED supplemented by some higher education level course work in accounting/business.
- One (1) year of previous experience and/or training that includes accounting/bookkeeping.
Preferred Qualifications
- Local government experience preferred.
Skills
- Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to calculate and tabulate data.
- Mathematical skills that produce reliable calculations.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information.
- Exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in various situations.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible style, especially during times of change.
- Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve.
- Operation of standard office equipment.
Requirements
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Physical Demands: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
Work Environment: There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
About the Organization
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization