ACCOUNTING CLERK
Summary:
Candidate for this position must be a detailed oriented person with a great work ethic.
Processes all correspondence for the Finance Department; provides accounts payable support and assists Chief Financial Officer on special projects.
Maintains the official records for the City Clerk as required by State Laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Under direction of the Accounts Payable/Purchasing Clerk, the position duties will include, but not be limited to:
Maintain official records, including ordinances, accounts payable files and other records required by State Law to be maintained by the City Clerk.
Prepares materials for mailing (bid packets, account payable files, files, etc.
) as directed by the Finance Department.
Assists accounts payable clerk with accounts payable functions.
Performs election duties.
Assists accounting clerk with inter-agency invoicing and maintaining of computerized records of fixed assets.
Answer the department phone.
Assists the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Department on special projects (including budgeting and compilations for auditors) Sorts and opens department mail.
Data Entry.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR
Experience:
High School Diploma with at least 2 years accounting experience.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Must be very punctual and dependable.
Must cordially greet and demonstrate good interpersonal skills when working with others in the department and the public.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:
None LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical reports, payroll journals.
Ability to understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions; Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar; Ability to express one's self clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing; Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform mathematical calculations addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as knowledge of decimals and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to follow instructions; Ability to interpret and apply law and regulations pertaining to financial records.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Non U.
S.
citizens must have appropriate Immigration documents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an inside office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Attention To Detail Business English Calculations Data Entry Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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