Accounting Clerk: Billing, Payables & Customer Service

City of Cotati; Cotati (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cotati seeks an Account Clerk to perform clerical, fiscal and customer service duties in maintaining accounting records and processing financial transactions. You will assist with accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, and daily financial operations.

The role requires attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and ability to communicate effectively with the public and city staff. Prior municipal experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; college courses in accounting desirable.
• One year of experience providing clerical support to finance or accounting, preferably in a municipal agency.
• Spanish Fluency: Desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and technical accounting duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, and general accounting tasks.
• Prepare and process invoices, verify payments, generate reports, and maintain ledgers.
• Process utility bills, deposits, and revenues; handle customer inquiries and provide information on accounts.
• Maintain filing systems, assist with month-end reports, and support annual audits.

Skills

Financial record keeping

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Customer service

Business arithmetic

Record-keeping

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

English grammar

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting / business coursework desirable

Tools

Accounting software

Calculator

Job description

City of Cotati seeks an Account Clerk to perform clerical, fiscal and customer service duties in maintaining accounting records and processing financial transactions. You will assist with accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, and daily financial operations.

The role requires attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and ability to communicate effectively with the public and city staff. Prior municipal experience is a plus.