Job Description JOB TITLE: Accounting Technician UPDATED

South Tahoe Public Utility District – Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Accounting Technician UPDATED: March, 2004DEPT: Finance APPROVED STPUD: NHAPPROVED LOCAL 39: KOHJOB SUMMARY:Under direction of the Accounting Manager, is responsible for the Accounts Payable functions,fixed asset accounting, employer tax returns, and various other accounting records and duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Supports the Accounting Manager in achieving departmental and District mission, plans,objectives, and values.2. Oversees the accounting of accounts payable and miscellaneous cash receipts activities;ensures accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable rules, policies andprocedures.3. Recruits, selects, schedules, trains, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, develops, andpromotes team-work among support personnel.4. Prepares payroll including compilation of the payroll account register; transmission ofElectronic Funds Transfer (EFT); notification to appropriate payroll vendors for EFTamounts; inputs Electronic Laser Form (ELF) payroll vendor checks; readies ELF payrollvendor checks for mail; compiles listing of payroll checks and EFT’s for Board ofDirectors.5. Prepares quarterly tax returns for payroll including 941 and DE-6. Also preparesquarterly Underground Fuel Storage Tanks and Usage, and Interstate Fuel TaxAgreement.6. Prepares annual tax returns for payroll including W-3, 1096, and DE-7.7. Verifies accounting information in Accounts Payable batches; runs payment of claimsreports and balances to Open Hold Posting report; compiles listing of checks for approvalby Board of Directors.8. Prepares Electronic Laser Form (ELF) Accounts Payable checks; inputs ELF generatedand reversed Accounts Payable checks to financial software system. Performsmiscellaneous Accounts Payable Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and wire transfer offunds as required.Page 1 of 6

9. Maintains the fixed asset records: assigns fixed asset numbers; inputs information,disposals, corrections and adjustments; keeps fixed asset records current and in balance;and maintains fixed asset schedules for auditors and CAFR.10. Analyzes and codes legal invoices; performs journal entries and updates legal spreadsheetfor same.11. Keeps records of loans and readies loan payments in a timely manner.12. Completes quarterly insurance liability claim accruals and spreadsheet.13. Assists the Accounting Manager in preparing for the quarterly financial statementspublication. Prepares quarterly schedules for the auditors.14. Runs quarterly open PO listing and analyzes PO’s for deletion.15. Analyzes and reconciles various general ledger accounts as needed.16. Prepares and posts journal entries to general ledger.17. Performs daily verification of accounting information for new purchaserequisitions/purchase orders.18. Assigns and keeps current, object code/capital outlay numbers and descriptions; enterssame in departmental budgets.19. Assigns project codes and keeps project code listing current.20. Prepares schedules for analysis of gas and electric utilities and cellular phones.21. Performs all duties of the Accounts Payable Clerk during absences and when the positionis not filled.22. Prepares special accounting reports as requested by the Accounting Manager.23. Adheres to and enforces stated safety policies and procedures.OTHER FUNCTIONS:1. Oversees arrangements for document imaging and preparation of files.2. Assumes certain duties of the Accounting Manager during his/her absence.3. Assists with budgeting process, year-end adjustments, government accounting surveys,and government tax forms.Page 2 of 6

Job Specific Body MovementsSittingStandingWalkingDrivingHearingSpeakingLifting 1-20 lbsLifting 20-50 lbsLifting 50+ lbsWorking/reaching above shoulderWorking w/arms extended @shoulder levelWorking with body bent over atwaistWorking in kneeling positionCrawlingClimbing stairsClimbing ladderMajor HandPullingPushingFine ManipulationTyping/KeyboardWritingSimple GraspingFilingPower GripToolsEquipmentHand TwistingFoldingJOB ANALYSIS FORMOccasionally Frequently1/3 of time or less 1/3 – 2/3 of time10% of day10% of day5% of dayXN/AN/AXXXN/AN/AXN/AXXXXXXXXXXXXX50% of dayContinuouslyMore than 2/3 of time90% of day100% of dayPage 5 of 6

Height from floor of objects to be reached or worked on:OBJECTShelvesHEIGHTUp to 6 feetEQUIPMENT USEDHand-held and electric stapler, 10-key calculator, PC with keyboard, copy machine, postagemachine, laser printer, and mainframe printer, and telephone.WORKING CONDITIONSPredominant environment is that of an indoor office with some exposure to chemical andwastewater odors. May be required to wear escape respirator in the event of a chlorine leak.Page 6 of 6