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Are you interested in starting a career in government or in the financial field as an Accounting Technician III? This position with the Utah Department of Corrections might be for you. 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 working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position is Currently not eligible for telework. The hourly rate is $19.97. * Current UDC employees are subject to the Career Ladder. *The Ideal Candidate The model candidate for this position is someone who:

• Is very detail-oriented and willing to learn and adapt to new ways.
• Self-motivated.
• 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 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 ensures 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.  Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

    Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  

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``` - Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

  Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 
• We have 12 paid holidays.