Accounting Clerk I

City of Springfield; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an Accounting Clerk I to support the Business Operations division. Responsibilities include handling accounts payable and receivable, and delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes strong Excel, POS (Active), and Oracle skills, with reception duties, data entry, and daily revenue processing as core tasks. Attention to detail and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of experience in clerical and bookkeeping functions within a customer service environment.
• Accounting coursework may be substituted for some of the experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Provide reception duties and top-notch customer service to the community and internal customers.
• Assist with processing daily revenue paperwork from multiple revenue sites.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and organization; be the face of the department.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Customer service

Education

Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Active POS

Oracle

Job description

Posting number: 091126

Department: Parks

Job classification: Accounting Clerk I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is seeking an Accounting Clerk I for the Business Operations division. Assignments will include but are not limited to: accounts payables, and accounts receivables. Effectively communicating with internal and external customers while maintaining a positive attitude is a must!

Join a fun team environment and work collaboratively on responsible accounting duties necessary for Springfield-Greene County Park Board operations. This position performs reception duties, answers the telephone, files, and provide top-notch customer service to the community as well as internal customers. Additionally, this position assists with the processing of daily revenue paperwork from various revenue sites within the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. The ideal candidate will display strong attention to detail and organization skills. This position will be the face of the department and have the unique opportunity to create a positive customer experience.

This position will be working primarily in Microsoft Excel, Active (Point of Sale Software) and Oracle, so strong computer skills are necessary for success, along with the ability to multi-task. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this professional and dynamic team.

About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. Our Park Board and has been the recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association's Gold Medal Award and is proud to be accredited. Most recently, our Park Board was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. You may learn more about our department at http://www.parkboard.org.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Examples of duties

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires at least one year of experience in clerical and bookkeeping functions within a customer service environment;
• Accounting course work may be substituted for some of the experience.

Licensing/Certification

• None required.

Qualifications

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the

job description

Supplemental information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.