Accounting Clerk II

Cache County; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Holidays & Personal Leave

Job summary

The Cache County Treasurer's Office is seeking an Accounting Clerk II to support accurate financial reporting and tax revenue distribution. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits starting on day one and a standard 8–5 schedule, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, tax processing, cash handling, and assisting banks and title companies with tax matters. Strong Excel/Word skills and 10-key by touch are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of related bookkeeping or accounting coursework.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in bookkeeping or related duties.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheets and perform reconciliations for bank, credit card, and petty cash.
• Balance and distribute personal property taxes; track investment interest and year-end state reports.
• Process cash receipts, post tax revenues, balance cash drawers, scan deposits, and update ledgers.
• Respond to inquiries about taxes, assist banks and title companies, and support tax-related services.

Skills

Excel

Word

10-key by touch

Education

High school diploma or GED + related coursework

Tools

Database software

Job description

The Cache County Treasurer's Office is accepting applications for an Accounting Clerk II. This role is essential to ensuring accurate financial reporting, the distribution of tax revenue, and seamless daily operations.

This is a full-time benefited position, generally working Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All benefits start on the first day! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Utah Retirement System, 14 paid holidays, and 18 days of Personal Leave in the first year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly balance sheets and perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, and petty cash accounts.

Tax Processing & Distribution: Assists in balancing, posting, and distribution of personal property taxes. Track investment interest and compile year-end state reports.

Cashiering and Revenue Collection: Receive cash and check payments over the counter, by mail, and from county departments. Post tax revenues, balance cash drawers, scan bank deposits, update ledgers, and follow up on returned checks.

Public and Professional Service:

inquires via phone and in person regarding tax obligations, delinquencies, parcel information, and tax sales. Assist banks, title companies, and mortgage service providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Graduation from a high school or GED; plus two (2) years of specialized training or course background in bookkeeping, accounting, mathematics, finance or some other related field; AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience performing above or related duties; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: Strong computer skills and experience with Excel, Word, and database software; able to operate 10-key by touch.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Cache County Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Team at [e-mail].

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.