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Account Clerk II
$45k-56k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
1 Week Ago
City of Palm Springs, CA is Hiring an Account Clerk II Near Palm Springs, CA
Position Summary
This position is member of the Finance Department and performs advanced clerical accounting work involving the processing and maintenance of accounts payable and receivable; payroll and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) records and permits; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Performs moderately difficult and varied clerical and bookkeeping tasks including the processing and maintenance of financial or statistical reports in the assigned department.
Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform clerical accounting work involving the processing and maintenance of accounts payable and receivable records.
- Participate in the preparation and maintenance of various accounting and statistical reports and schedules.
- Verify, balance, and adjust accounts; assist in balancing, checking and correcting irregularities.
- Participate in the preparation of payroll, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable; TOT records and permits; as well as control and account verification of an accounting system.
- Post and maintain records of expenditures and accounts according to established account classifications; prepare fiscal data for use in budget preparation and financial reporting.
- Initiate, process, and follow-up on purchase orders and requisitions.
- Prepare or check warrants, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders and other similar documents; expedite orders as necessary.
- Prepare assigned payroll on spreadsheets; tabulate hours; answer questions from employees regarding payroll issues.
- Collect monies from bills; verify correct amounts; post payments into computer system; create deposit slips and make deposits.
- Create and maintain complex filing systems to include records, reports and various other documents; open and distribute mail.
- Respond to public and employee inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and copy machines.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum and Preferred Requirements
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.
Experience:- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible accounting clerical experience, which included duties comparable to those of an Account Clerk I in the City of Palm Springs and extended working knowledge in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable is required.
- Public sector agency accounting clerical experience is preferred.
- Experience working with automated accounting software such as GovOS or Tyler is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word is preferred.
- Data entry experience is preferred.
Training:
High School diploma or equivalent education is required.
Special Requirements:
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprints, physical, and drug screen.High School diploma or equivalent education is required.
Special Requirements:
Working Conditions:
The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
This position works in an office environment including exposure to computer screens and a variety of other office equipment and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and bending for prolonged periods of time.
Application and Exam Information
A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview. Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview. Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here.
If you are ready for this exciting opportunity and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
The City of Palm Springs
3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
760-323-8215
760-323-8215
Applications must be received by 4:00pm, May 14, 2024 in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Retiree Health Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
- Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
- The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$45k-56k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/01/2024
WEBSITE
www.palmspringsca.gov
HEADQUARTERS
Palm Springs, California
SIZE
200 - 500
CEO
Jon Sweet
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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