What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Clerk position at Town of Golden Beach, Florida?
NATURE OF WORK:
Specialized clerical duties requiring the application of basic accounting principles and practices within a governmental finance environment. The Finance Clerk supports financial operations across all departments and ensures accuracy in financial documentation and reporting.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS:
- Maintain proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and financial software
- Verify financial data for accuracy and prepare summary reports
- Apply basic accounting principles to daily tasks
- Use trial balances to check and code invoices, verify and audit purchase orders and statements, prepare vouchers for payment, and maintain voucher register for all Departments
- Posts, proofs, and assembles cost records; maintains records and prepares reports on dailycash receipts
- Reconcile bank statements; applies prorating schedules and compute operating costs for various Town-wideactivities
- Verifies work performed for accuracy and prepares reports which summarize posting to all accountsTown-wide
- Perform clerical tasks such as typing and filing incidental to bookkeeping
- Carry out related duties as assigned by the Finance Director
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and equipment
- Knowledge of Excel/Word
- Some knowledge of commercial or governmental bookkeeping principles and procedures
- Skill in the use of personal computers and ability to learn the financial software programs
- Ability to maintain routine financial records and to prepare clerical and simple financial reports
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in computations
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and the general public
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic experience in accounting or bookkeeping
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
- General and specific assignments are received from Finance Director and Town Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45, $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Golden Beach, FL Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
