Account Clerk Lll

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To provide accounting-related support for the finance department. Positions can include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, grants administration, or other duties as required.

JOB DUTIES:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Prepare analysis of accounts and solve related issues

· Prepare statistical reports for various agencies and departments.

· Process documents such as timecards, check requests, payments, or Grants.

· Maintain computer records of transactions.

· Verify data and reference vendor information.

· Prepare journal voucher to correctly charge departments.

· Aid the Accountant in preparing bank reconciliations.

· Analyze department expenditures.

· Provide data and research and be able to respond and aid department heads in reconciling their department budgets and financials.

· Answer questions from staff, vendors and outside agencies.

· Prepare monthly reports or Grant reporting.

· Perform all technical duties as they relate to the specific duties

· Serve as back-up for other Account Clerk III positions

· Perform analysis and other tasks as directed by the Finance Director.

· Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate persons.

· Assist people at the front counter or summon appropriate employee for assistance.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Attention to detail and the ability to check your work before submitting your work product.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

1. Basic accounting principles and practices.

2. Office practices and procedures, including filing and operation of standard office

equipment.

3. Correct business English usage.

4. Spreadsheets.

5. Basic business arithmetic as applied to accounting.

Ability to:

1. Prepare, maintain, and reconcile various accounting, billing, statistical and numerical records.

2. Make accurate arithmetic calculations.

3. Organize and maintain files.

4. Use initiative and sound independent judgement within established procedural guidelines.

5. Exhibit exceptional follow through skills related to payroll and benefits.

6. Operate standard office equipment including a calculator.

7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

8. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

9. Work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions; work well with angry or difficult customers.

10. Learn and perform new computer programs, software and applications as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Drivers License and good driving record

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent

Specialized course work in accounting, excel spreadsheets, and data processing is desirable.

Associate Degree in Business or Financial studies is desirable or 3 years of direct related work experience.

TESTING/INTERVIEW:

· Must pass background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug screening.

· Oral interview required.

FILING DEADLINE:

Open until filled. A city application must be submitted to Latisha Lamberth in Human Resources at City Hall, 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505 or by email llamberth@californiacity-ca.gov. Applications are available on the city’s website at www.californiacity-ca.gov.

City does not participate in Social Security; Veteran’s credit applies.

ADA/EEO/Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.56 - $36.29 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person