The Division of Prison Operations of the Utah Department Corrections is seeking a qualified applicant for an exciting opportunity as an Accounting Technician III. *We encourage all detail orientated and self motivated candidates with accounting experience to apply! *Principle Duties The Accounting Technician III will prepare and process a variety of accounting documents/transactions and maintain department accounts. Accounting activities may include accounts payable,accounts receivable,collections,revenues,taxes,audit research,and other related accounting tasks including:

• knowledge of reporting and documentation
• a knowledge of agency objectives,organization,structure and mission
• an understanding of bookkeeping procedures
• an ability to support professional staff such as accountants,budget officers,managers,etc.
• the ability to process adjustments to data and accounts
• written and/or oral correspondence with offenders and/or offender's families

The Ideal Candidate The model candidate for this position is someone who:

• Is very detail oriented and willing to learn and adapt to new tasks and processes.
• Self motivated.
• Has at least 1 year of experience of accounting experience or providing office/clerical support in a professional office setting.

Why You Should Join Our Team:  Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public's safety,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide a generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. The Agency The Department of Corrections dedicated team of professionals ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Corrections is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability,treatment,education,and positive reinforcement within a safe environment. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections,please click here.