Accounting Technician

Job Description

Accounting Technician | New Braunfels Utilities

The Tone:
This role supports New Braunfels Utilities, an organization providing essential services to the community in New Braunfels, TX. The Accounting Technician is a key resource responsible for executing diverse financial functions, including accounting, accounts payable, and cash receipts. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions while upholding organizational policies and accounting procedures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person New Braunfels, TX

• Team: Accounting Department
• Mission: Process financial transactions accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Tech Stack: Accounting system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Review, process, and execute payments for invoices using various methods, including ACH, EFT, and checks, and manage vendor records and inquiries.
• Card Program Administration: Administer procurement, ghost, and corporate card programs, monitoring transactions and assisting departments with coding and reconciliation.
• Financial Operations: Process disbursements, cash receipts, and other accounting transactions, assist with reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to accounting procedures and record retention requirements, and support W-9 documentation and annual 1099 reporting.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Accounting Department, handle inquiries, manage documents, and serve as backup for critical functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with foundational knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and cash receipt processes.
• Experience: Practical experience in processing invoices and payments, maintaining financial and vendor records, and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Skills: Strong ability in financial transaction processing, meticulous record-keeping and data entry, and effective communication for internal and external inquiries.