Accounting Clerk FMG/AT2

Rural Agricultural Development Authority; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority is seeking a Parish Accounting Clerk (Cashier) to manage financial transactions, maintain records, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves handling petty cash, cheque disbursement, and providing information to staff and clients. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four CXC subjects including a numeric subject.
• Government Accounting Level 1 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and paying monies on behalf of the Parish Office.
• Maintains an efficient petty cash system and prepares cheques.

Skills

Financial Regulations

Record Keeping

Education

CXC subjects including a numeric subject

Government Accounting Level 1, Modules 1 & 2

Tools

MS Great Plains

Job description

Under the direction of the Parish Chief Accountant, the Parish Accounting Clerk (Cashier) is responsible for receiving and paying monies on behalf of the Parish Office, lodging monies received, preparing payment vouchers and cheques, and maintaining appropriate records.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/ Administrative Responsibilities

• Provides information to staff members, clients, and suppliers regarding the status of cheque payments and the tracking of documents submitted and prepared.
• Keeps abreast of the relevant financial regulations and policies of the Authority.

Technical/ Professional Responsibilities

• Maintains an efficient petty cash system.
• Prepares claims and makes payments for petty cash reimbursements.
• Operates an effective cheque disbursement system in accordance with established guidelines and approved systems.
• Prepares and issues cheques in accordance with the approved system and relevant regulations.
• Accounts for all monies received by the Office by operating an efficient receivable system in accordance with the established rules and regulations.
• Checks labour bills.
• Inputs entries of receipts and expenditures into the MS Great Plains Accounting Software.
• Maintains cheque, travel, utility, revenue, and other registers.
• Assists with research and preparation of responses to audit queries.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Four (4) CXC subjects including a numeric subject, plus Government Accounting Level 1, Modules 1 & 2.

OR

• Any other combination of qualifications from an approved institution, along with the necessary experience.