Accounting Technician I - Accounting Technician II

JOB Provide entry level accounting support by balancing and reconciling daily revenues for the seven Motor Vehicle branch offices, Recording, and Election departments. Accurately enter revenue and deposit information into the computer systems, maintain detailed records, and follow established financial procedures.Accounting Technician I: $ 45,972.16 - $ 64,361.02Accounting Technician II: $ 51,654.32 - $ 72,316.04 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Balance and reconcile daily revenues for Motor Vehicle branch offices, including Kiosk, Online, and EVRT drawers. Compare DRIVES cash drawer reports with deposit slips; assist in resolving discrepancies.Support revenue balancing and reconciliation for the Recording and Election departments; verify department balancing software against deposit slips.Enter and verify revenue and deposit information in Excel spreadsheets using DRIVES reports for cross-checking.Track returned checks for all Clerk & Recorder departments; send correspondence, update payment records, and notify the Sheriff’s Office if payments remain outstanding.Answer phone calls and provide general accounting information on refunds and returned items to internal staff, external agencies, and customers.Audit vaults and cash drawers for accuracy and compliance with cash-handling procedures.Assist in refund check processing by retrieving refund letters, entering data into tracking spreadsheets, and verifying details before issuing vendor numbers.Follow internal financial procedures and controls to maintain consistency and data integrity.Independently balance and reconcile daily revenues for Motor Vehicle branch offices (including Kiosk, Online, and EVRT drawers) and for the Recording and Election departments. Fully resolve discrepancies.Maintain high accuracy in Excel spreadsheets through thorough cross-referencing with DRIVES reports.Assist Accounting Manager with reconciling the monthly bank statement for the Clerk’s Office.Monitor returned checks across all departments; maintain accurate records and coordinate with the Sheriff’s Office on sequesters.Respond to complex refunds, returned items, and sequester inquiries from customers and agencies.Conduct detailed audits of vaults and cash drawers for all departments.Provide DRIVES expertise to assist external customers and support Motor Vehicle managers with financial troubleshooting.Manage the full refund check process, including creating vendor numbers, issuing checks, and verifying compliance before distribution.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Accounting Technician I: Experience: 1 year of experience in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Motor Vehicle, or a combination of these areas.Education and Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent.License or Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver’s License.Ability to become deputized.Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.This role can operate in a hybrid capacity. Requires the ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and communicate effectively if the schedule allows working from home. Physical RequirementsAbility to function effectively in a deadline driven environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach overhead and lift or move up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.Accounting Technician II: Experience: 2years of experience in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Motor Vehicle, or a combination of these areas. Education and Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent.License or Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver’s License.Ability to become deputized.Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.This role can operate in a hybrid capacity. Requires the ability to work independently and communicate effectively if the schedule allows working from home. Physical RequirementsAbility to function in a deadline-driven environment.Ability to stoop, stand, and sit for extended periods.Ability to reach overhead.Ability to push, pull, or handle objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.