ACCOUNTING CLERK (BILLING AND RECEIPTS)

We are currently seeking:

An accounting clerk to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine technical and clerical accounting functions; provide customer service to the public; process payments, cash receipts, and returned checks; perform data entry; update and maintain accounting records; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Your responsibilities will include:
? Recording and maintaining various cash reports and spreadsheets
? Answering and directing incoming calls; responding to general inquiries
? Assisting with billing, reports and related spreadsheets as needed
? Receiving, processing, and posting a variety of payments
? Verifying and recording daily cash receipts from City departments
? Reconciling processed deposits to daily bank deposit
? Processing returned checks for City departments
? Performing data entry, inputting job order information, updating and maintaining billing records
? Processing and distributing incoming mail

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:
? Performing routine technical and clerical accounting duties
? Creating and changing letters in Microsoft Word
? Creating and using formulas in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
? Providing customer service at the front counter and via telephone
? Receiving, verifying, processing and posting payments and cash receipts
? Balancing and maintaining cash assignments
? Performing accurate data entry
? Using a calculator by touch
? Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, outside agencies, and the public

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent; AND one-year clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:
? Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
? Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Required Knowledge:
? Standard cash handling procedures
? Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
? Customer service standards and protocol
? General office equipment
? Standard office software applications

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
? Working in a standard office environment and at the front counter
? Sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.