Treasurer Clerk I

The Town of Bedford Virginia; Bedford; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Bedford is seeking a Treasurer Clerk I to manage financial transactions, provide customer service, and assist in various administrative tasks. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for experience in local government revenue administration. The position offers a starting salary of $34,486 and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Participation in the Virginia Retirement System

Qualifications

• Prior experience with local government revenue administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive payments, record receipts, and reconcile accounts.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and citizens.
• Process and reconcile electronic payments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Receive payments, record receipts, and reconcile accounts;
2. Provide excellent customer service to customers and citizens;
3. Process and reconcile electronic payments;
4. Communicate with the public via phone, e-mail, fax, and in-person;
5. Count and verify cash and check transactions, and balance cash drawer daily;
6. Assist with reconciliation of bank statements and bank activity;
7. Process collections actions on delinquent accounts, including DMV stops, lien preparation, and the Virginia Debt Set Off Program;
8. Research returned mail for updated addresses;
9. Receive and process incoming and outgoing mail;
10. Manage night drop box transactions;
11. Assist in administering the Commonwealth of Virginia FUEL Assistance, Cooling Assistance, and Crisis Assistance Programs;
12. Collect and process tax return forms and payments for Meals Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax;
13. Assist in balancing landfill entries for billing;
14. Receive and process EDI payments;
15. Process cut-off lists for the Electric Department and assist with customer collections;
16. Post penalty fees on electric accounts as needed;
17. Prepare bank deposits and deliver to banking institutions as directed;
18. Serve as backup for handling customer requests as needed;
19. Assist with office administrative tasks;
20. Perform other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Candidates may have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Prior experience with local government revenue administration and/or graduation from an accredited college or university with coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Application process: Obtain an employment application and job description from the Town of Bedford Human Resources Office at 215 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523, or visit www.bedfordva.gov to download the application. Resumes alone are not accepted. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Town of Bedford values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Additional Details

Category: Current Openings

Status: Open

Salary: Starting at $34,486, with an excellent benefits package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Posted: May 6, 2025, 2:45 PM

Closing: Open until filled

Attached Files: TREASURER CLERK I, TOB Employment Application