What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
The City of Roanoke is seeking an Account Clerk to perform work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to reconciling invoice quantities and charges with purchase orders, auditing paid invoices for correct coding and for reconciliation with voucher, and handling inquiries or complaints from the general public. The successful candidate will also perform computations and posts to statistical and other records applying knowledge of regulations, maintain office files, account records and a variety of other records, and maintain earning and deduction records. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by courses in accounting, bookkeeping or related field; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience are required.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.SUMMARY
Performs work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records in varying departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reconciles invoice quantities and charges with purchase orders
Audits paid invoices for correct coding and for reconciliation with voucher
Handles inquiries or complaints from the general public
Performs computations and posts to statistical and other records applying knowledge of regulations
Maintains office files, account records and a variety of other records
Maintains earning and deduction records
Submits bills and accounts for revenue received to the Treasurer's office
Prepares a variety of financial and statistical records required by local and state agencies
Updates statistical records by entering data
Researches and verifies information for processing of vendor payments
Processes food stamp cards for mailing
Assists other staff with financial and statistical procedures and problems
Assists in training of new clerical staff
Assists taxpayers with preparation of state and local tax forms returns
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by courses in accounting, bookkeeping or related field; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.SUMMARY
Performs work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records in varying departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reconciles invoice quantities and charges with purchase orders
Audits paid invoices for correct coding and for reconciliation with voucher
Handles inquiries or complaints from the general public
Performs computations and posts to statistical and other records applying knowledge of regulations
Maintains office files, account records and a variety of other records
Maintains earning and deduction records
Submits bills and accounts for revenue received to the Treasurer's office
Prepares a variety of financial and statistical records required by local and state agencies
Updates statistical records by entering data
Researches and verifies information for processing of vendor payments
Processes food stamp cards for mailing
Assists other staff with financial and statistical procedures and problems
Assists in training of new clerical staff
Assists taxpayers with preparation of state and local tax forms returns
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by courses in accounting, bookkeeping or related field; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Salary : $36,514
