Accounting Clerk

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking an Accounts Payable/Finance Clerk to ensure timely processing of invoices and accurate coding to the general ledger. The role involves submitting invoices, inputting payments, and maintaining compliance with city policies.

Responsibilities include auditing invoices, balancing daily transactions, cash handling, and providing customer service to internal and external customers while collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year in accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Submit invoices for approval and input payments.
• Audit invoices for accuracy and proper coding to accounts.
• Balance daily cash and reconcile with ledger and bank statements.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
• Work with multiple departments and follow city policies.
• Perform other related accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Billing software

Financial software

Excel (spreadsheets)

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles, City and Department policies.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the buiness.
• Submits invoices received to the appropriate departments for approval; inputs payments; reviews data to ensure proper entries and payments.
• Works with a variety of software including, but not limited to, billing or cash receipt software and financial software.

• Processes invoices for payment per city and department policies and appropriate workflow.
• Audits all invoices presented for payment for accuracy and coding to proper accounts for general ledger; routes invoices to designated locations for necessary approvals.
• Works in a variety of accounting processes including, but not limited to, purchasing, accounts payable, petty cash, and accounts receivable.
• Processes payments for the department's benefits’ deductions.
• Balances daily transactions processed in the customer service department to the ledger and bank statement.
• Assists with the city’s daily cash balancing processes by performing daily cash drawer balance processes and confirming receipts against applicable software systems.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers by answering questions, researching information, and handling issues.
• Works with other departments and government agencies and follows State code and policies as required.
• Reviews expense reports for accuracy and completeness, assures compliance with City policy.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and sustained keyboard operations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have one (1) year of experience in accounting or closely related field or a combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• None

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.