Accounting Clerk

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay Grade: _8_ Pay Range: $32,868 - $41,085 (Minimum to Midpoint)
District:
Kent County
Department:
Finance
Classification: FT
Scheduled

Hours:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Scheduled Days:
Monday - Friday

The Accounting Clerkprovidesentrylevelaccountingsupporttothe Finance Department .

• Maintainaccountspayablefiles,including set-upandfilingofcashdisbursements
• Verifyapplicableinformationfrominvoicestopurchaseordersandshipping documents
• Distributeinvoicestomanagersandinitiatefollow-upuntilapprovalsare received
• Assistinpayrollprocessingandapplyingpaymentoffederal,state,andlocal taxes.
• Assistinpreparingretirementcalculationsandcoordinatingretirementmeetings.
• AssistintimelydistributionandfilingofW-2and
  1099informationto employees.
• Ensuretheefficientprocessingoffinancialdocumentsthatflowthroughtheaccountingdepartment.
• Assistthe
  
  AccountantIIandassumedutiesas assigned
• Serveasback-uptotheReceptionist

• Assignaccountingcodesandperformdataentryofaccountspayableinvoices
• Auditalldocumentsreceivedfromstorelocationsfor accuracy
• Reconcile batch totals
• Countfareboxrevenueandpreparerevenuefordepositandcourierpickup

• Maintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalstakeholders

• Adheretogeneralandpublicsectoraccountingprinciples,stateandfederalfinancialregulationsand requirements, and related audit requirements

The Accounting Clerk requires a basic understanding of the accounts payable process inthe accounting function.

A working knowledge of spreadsheets and basic accounting reconciliation processes is important.

Theabilitytoadapttheapplicationofcurrentandevolvinginformationtechnologytotheworkload is also required.

Demonstrate strong motivational, time management, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Ability to be detail-oriented. Ability to work independently under general supervision. Ability to exercise independent judgement and to keep information confidential.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software products specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Experienceutilizingafinancialsoftwareprogram,preferably

People

Soft.

Stronginterpersonalskillstofosterteamworkandcreatepositiveconnectionswith customers. Ability to meet goals to increase efficiency improving customer service.

High School Diplomaorequivalent .One(1) tothree(3) years
¿ experienceworkinginanorganizedoffice environment.

N/A

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret commonbusinessjournals,financialreportsandlightlegaldocuments.

Abilitytorespondtoinquiries.

Abilityto produce written and/or oral reports and to create and present information. Bilingual a plus.

Strong mathematical skills. Ability to work with significant mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Abilitytodefineproblems,collect data,establishfactsanddrawvalidconclusions.

Ability to exude a level and appropriate business demeanor.

Thephysicalcapabilitiesdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemet byanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Howmuchon-the-jobtimeisspentinthefollowingphysicalactivities?

Doesthisjobrequirethatweightbelifted,orforcebeexerted?
LOW

Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements?

Nospecialvisionrequirements.

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsof thisjob.

Reasonable accommodations maybemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Howmuchexposuretothefollowingenvironmentalconditionsdoesthisjobrequire?
  NONE
• Howmuchnoiseistypicalfortheworkenvironmentofthisjob?
  MODERATE