ACCOUNTING CLERK (BILLING AND RECEIPTS)

We are currently seeking:

An accounting clerk to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine technical and clerical accounting functions; provide customer service to the public; process payments, cash receipts, and returned checks; perform data entry; update and maintain accounting records; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Your responsibilities will include:
??Recording and maintaining various cash reports and spreadsheets
??Answering and directing incoming calls; responding to general inquiries
??Assisting with billing, reports and related spreadsheets as needed
??Receiving, processing, and posting a variety of payments
??Verifying and recording daily cash receipts from City departments
??Reconciling processed deposits to daily bank deposit
??Processing returned checks for City departments
??Performing data entry, inputting job order information, updating and maintaining billing records
??Processing and distributing incoming mail

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:
??Performing routine technical and clerical accounting duties
??Creating and changing letters in Microsoft Word
??Creating and using formulas in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
??Providing customer service at the front counter and via telephone
??Receiving, verifying, processing and posting payments and cash receipts
??Balancing and maintaining cash assignments
??Performing accurate data entry
??Using a calculator by touch
??Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, outside agencies, and the public

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent; AND one-year clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:
??Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
??Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Required Knowledge:
??Standard cash handling procedures
??Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
??Customer service standards and protocol
??General office equipment
??Standard office software applications

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
??Working in a standard office environment and at the front counter
??Sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

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