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. Apply Job!