Accounting Clerk II — City Finance & Budget Support

City of Bella Vista; Bella Vista (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

2:1 retirement plan match

Job summary

City of Bella Vista is seeking an Accounting Clerk II to join the Finance team. You will maintain financial records, reconcile statements, process invoices, and support budgeting efforts with attention to detail.

The role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of accounting principles, and experience with accounting software. A proactive, confidential, and collaborative approach is essential to serve multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; or 6+ years of similar experience with no degree.
• Experience with MS Office and accounting software.
• Five years of accounts payable/receivable or general office accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records and reconciles statements.
• Processes approved invoices for payment and prepares vendor checks.
• Reviews monthly revenue and bank/credit card statements.
• Supports budgeting and year-end close tasks.
• Assists with reporting and responds to inquiries from departments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Associates degree

5+ years accounts payable / receivable experience

Data entry

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Ability to learn accounting software systems

Knowledge of accounting principles

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Customer service orientation

Problem solving

Independent work style

Interdepartmental collaboration

A.I. for basic tasks

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

City of Bella Vista is seeking an Accounting Clerk II to join the Finance team. You will maintain financial records, reconcile statements, process invoices, and support budgeting efforts with attention to detail.

The role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of accounting principles, and experience with accounting software. A proactive, confidential, and collaborative approach is essential to serve multiple departments.