FULL TIME GENERAL CLERK

Monday through Friday 8:15 to 5:15

Applicants who do not submit complete application documents will not be contacted.

DESCRIPTION

An entry level General Clerk serves taxpayers in person, by telephone and in writing. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, providing personal, friendly customer service.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required preferably in accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have outstanding “people skills”, 3 years of experience working in an office with general filing experience, the ability to create excel spreadsheets, reconcile bank accounts, maintain an outstanding check list, use a 10-key adding machine, write business letters, compile permanent records.

Also required: 1 year of cashier/teller experience with responsibility for balancing cash, checks and credit cards to a daily report.

All staff must be able to work independently with accuracy and conformity to the established procedures and policies.

The organization requires a criminal background check, drug screen and credit bureau check with no outstanding debt greater than 30 days delinquent.

Must be able to sit and stand for an 8 hour shift and to use fingers and hands to operate equipment.

Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus from printed documents to the computer screen.

DUTIES

· Post to AS400: cash and check payments, account transfers, wire transfers and direct deposits.

· Run report and reconcile daily receivables to general ledger.

· Complete bank deposit for each account.

· Address taxpayer complaints and resolve problems in accordance with state codes.

· Use 10 key adding machine to run tape to reconcile computer reports.

· Update monthly reports using excel spreadsheets. Create new spreadsheets as necessary.

· Write letters to taxpayers and create tax account summary documents.

· Compile and assemble permanent records to be used for internal and external auditors.

· Keep all office and work related information and material confidential.

ATTENDANCE

· City Treasurer’s Office: Monday through Friday 8:15 to 5:15.

· Time off requires advance approval. Time off is not approved during tax collection due dates or report deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• office: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bristol, VA 24201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person