Accounting Clerk I Full Time

Performs a variety of entry level clerical and accounting functions and routine technical duties as needed to monitor and maintain computerized financial records. Performs routine clerical duties that may include processing of invoices, purchase requisitions, and other accounting functions as assigned.

Essential Functions

Promotes and follows the City’s mission statement, values and expectations.

Accounts Payable: Receiving and processing invoices and claims for payment. Assures proper coding for payment; enters invoice information; compares invoices with purchase orders and reconciles the same. Follows up with other departments to insure timely and correct payment processing, prints and prepares accounts payable checks for distribution to the departments or the City Treasurer. Reconciles accounts payable reports and maintains filing system for accounts payable records. Assists in receiving and entering purchase order information and performs other accounting functions as assigned.

General: May assist as needed with issuing invoices to customers billing for miscellaneous services, posting of payments, posting of journal entries, and various other clerical, accounting and bookkeeping functions as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation And Experience

Graduation from high school with course background in accounting, bookkeeping or other related field, plus six months (6 months) of specialized training provided through professional workshops, in-service or on-the-job programs.

AND

Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in a professional business office environment, preferably in accounting or bookkeeping.

OR

An equivalent combination of education or experience.

Special Qualifications

Must be able to type at the rate of 50 wpm (words per minute).

Must be able to operate 10 key at 250 spm (strokes per minute).

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