Accounting Technician

Competency-based
ONET: 43-3031.00

2

Years

66

Skills

360h

Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
  • Personal Finance
  • Business Communication
  • Principles of Accounting I
  • Computerized Financial Record Keeping
  • Principles of Accounting II
  • The Legal and Social Environment of Business
  • Office Procedures
  • Spreadsheet Applications
On-the-job training
  • Tools and Technology - Excel/PDF (Level 1)
    • Covert Excel to PDF
    • Combine multiple PDFs
    • Use basic shortcut - ctrl c/v
    • Use basic shortcut -atl dff
    • Sort data in Excel
    • Filter data in Excel
    • Set print areas and fit on one page
    • Copy tabs from other workbooks
  • Tools and Technology - Document Management (Level 1)
    • Use Filing system and naming standards
    • Save all data used in Source Docs
  • Tools and Technology - Tracker (Level 1)
    • Access To Do/Watch List
    • Navigate to necessary client information
  • Tools and Technology - GL Import (Level 1)
    • Create templates for importing
    • Understand error messages and correct for successful import
  • Tools and Technology - Practice Engine (Level 1)
    • Capture time appropriately
  • Tools and Technology - Other Skills/Resources (Level 1)
    • Use snipping tool/prtscn editing software
    • Proper use of office equipment - zoom phone
    • Proper use of office equipment - zoom chat
    • Proper use of office equipment - email
  • Compilation - Financial Prep Process (Level 1)
    • Locate appropriate Source Data for Financial Compilation
    • Pull Client Source Data when needed
    • Key Sales Entry directly from Source Data
    • Import Sales Entry directly from Source Data
    • Pull Inventory Data from Client Database
    • Key Ending Inventory properly from Source Data
    • Import Ending Inventory properly from Source Data
    • Retrieve Source Data for Payroll entries
    • Differentiate between Payroll Period End and Check Date
    • Distinguish between different Payroll wage accounts
    • Manually key Payroll entries using Source Data
    • Export Payroll data correctly from Alliance
    • Key Purchases under proper category and to proper account
    • Enter HWC in ascending order with Doc # in JE (Purchases)
    • Import Credit Card Purchases to Intacct with Doc Dates
    • Import HWC to Intacct with Doc Dates (Purchases)
    • Perform Automated Bank Reconciliation
  • Tools and Technology - Excel/PDF (Level 2)
    • Extract/add pages to PDFs
    • Format Tabs/Workbooks
    • Redact protected information
  • Tools and Technology - Document Management (Level 2)
    • Save client communication to appropriate DM file
  • Tools and Technology - Tracker (Level 2)
    • Make changes/updates to assigned tasks
  • Tools and Technology - Other Skills/Resources (Level 2)
    • Timely communicate with team on deadlines/thoughtful questions
  • Compilation - Financial Prep Process (Level 2)
    • Retrieve Purchase Journal (FD/PJ) imports
    • Discover/begin to correct mistakes when Bank Rec out of balance
    • Tie Automated Bank Rec to GL
    • Setup Item/Transaction Type in Bank Rec
    • Book Accrual(s) accordingly as needed
    • Book Payroll Accrual Types accordingly
    • Record and backup Accrued Worker's Compensation/WC Expense
    • Differentiate between Advertising and Royalty accounts (Allocation)
    • Use worksheets built into backups for Allocation entries
    • Backs up all accounts according to standard
    • Complete Balance Sheet Backup with minimal questions
  • Tools and Technology - Information Security (Level 3)
    • Secure documents when sending to both clients and interoffice (password/encrypt)
  • Tools and Technology - Other Skills/Resources (Level 3)
    • Communicate professionally with team and clients using appropriate methods
  • Compilation - Financial Prep Process (Level 3)
    • Correct all out of balance issues in Bank Rec
    • Backup all Balance Sheet accounts using proper Source Docs
    • Create schedules for Notes Payable for Balance Sheet Backup
    • Create schedules for Notes Receivable for Balance Sheet Backup
    • Complete Self-Review
    • Distinguish between comparative/non-comparative Intacct reports (Review)
    • Note review notes for correction and nonrepeating of errors
    • Submit financial statements without balance errors, improper balance errors, not tying errors, etc.
    • Correct and return review notes within 24hr period
    • Retrieve letters for Second Review
    • Submit financial statements for second review
Certifications
  • Accounting Technician Short Certificate
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