What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at City of Kerman?
Description
DEFINITION
The City of Hanford is seeking to fill (1) one vacancy in the Finance Department. This position is to perform a wide variety of responsible clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions; and to provide accounting clerical support to professional and management staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utilities revenue functions.
Verify and process financial documents including purchase orders, check requests, invoices, and other requests for disbursement of City monies.
Accept and process payments for utility billings and business licenses; issue business licenses; balance cash drawer.
Process, code, enter, and verify numerical or financial data related to area of assignment.
Assist in the preparation of journal entries as instructed.
Print checks and related reports; type letters and staff reports.
Open and route incoming mail.
Assist customers and employees with inquiries regarding payments, renewal processes, and starting or stopping utility accounts.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping.
Financial mathematics, basic statistics, and terminology used in processing financial data.
Modern office business practices, procedures, and equipment including applicable software programs.
Cash handling and balancing procedures.
Principles and techniques of customer service.
Ability To
Perform a variety of financial clerical functions in support of one or more areas of assignment.
Intermittently, review and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.
On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time or stand at public counter; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
Collect, compile, and verify accounting data.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.
Experience and Education
Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of responsible accounting clerical experience.
Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Additional Information
The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
Employee Benefits
Do you have two years of responsible accounting clerical experience?
Describe your work experience within a customer service role.
DEFINITION
The City of Hanford is seeking to fill (1) one vacancy in the Finance Department. This position is to perform a wide variety of responsible clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions; and to provide accounting clerical support to professional and management staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utilities revenue functions.
Verify and process financial documents including purchase orders, check requests, invoices, and other requests for disbursement of City monies.
Accept and process payments for utility billings and business licenses; issue business licenses; balance cash drawer.
Process, code, enter, and verify numerical or financial data related to area of assignment.
Assist in the preparation of journal entries as instructed.
Print checks and related reports; type letters and staff reports.
Open and route incoming mail.
Assist customers and employees with inquiries regarding payments, renewal processes, and starting or stopping utility accounts.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping.
Financial mathematics, basic statistics, and terminology used in processing financial data.
Modern office business practices, procedures, and equipment including applicable software programs.
Cash handling and balancing procedures.
Principles and techniques of customer service.
Ability To
Perform a variety of financial clerical functions in support of one or more areas of assignment.
Intermittently, review and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.
On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time or stand at public counter; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
Collect, compile, and verify accounting data.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.
Experience and Education
Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of responsible accounting clerical experience.
Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Additional Information
The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
Employee Benefits
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Retirement: Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The City provides the PERS retirement program: 3% at 60 for Classic Members.
- 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase
- 12-month final compensation period.
- Sick Leave Credit
- 2% at 62 for New Members
- 3% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase
- Sick Leave Credit
- Holidays: Twelve specific holidays, plus two floating holidays.
- Paid Holiday Closure: City offices (where possible) will be closed Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
- Vacation: Vacation leave starts at 11 days annually, increasing to 21 days based on time in service.
- Sick Leave: Sick leave accrual of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation. At retirement, unused sick leave may be applied toward retirement for Classic Members.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The premiums for medical and dental insurance are split 60/40. The city covers 60% of the premium, and the employee pays 40%. VSP Vision is provided to each employee at no cost. Additionally, vision coverage for family members is available at a 60/40 shared cost.
- Hanford Employee Care Connection (City-sponsored clinic): free and available to all insured full-time employees and covered dependents. Medical care offering same-day appointments, little to no copays, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Life insurance: $50,000 City paid policy.
- Tuition Reimbursement: A tuition reimbursement plan is available for work-related study for up to $5,000 per fiscal year.
- Longevity: Employees shall receive a stipend upon completion of the following consecutive years of active service with the City of Hanford. The City Manager shall have the discretion to provide longevity pay based on cumulative years of service at another public entity (State, County, or City municipality) in a management and/or technical level position.
- Five (5) years of service: 2.5%
- Ten (10) years of service: an additional 2.5%
- Fifteen (15) years of service: an additional 2.5%
- Twenty (20) years of service, an additional 2.5 Maximum allowance of 10%.
- Deferred Compensation / Employer Match: Employees are eligible to receive matched employer contributions for deferred compensation up to $75 per pay period.
Do you have two years of responsible accounting clerical experience?
- Yes
- No
Describe your work experience within a customer service role.
- Required Question
Salary : $5,000