Accounting Clerk & Ledger Specialist

Shelby County Government

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Shelby County Government in Tennessee is seeking a clerical accounting assistant to support departmental operations under general supervision. The role involves basic accounting tasks and data entry to maintain financial records.

Responsibilities include providing financial information to state and local offices, posting journal entries, preparing trial balances, and working with auditors as needed. The position requires applicable education or experience per the minimum qualifications and may

Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in appropriate clerical accounting or finance capacity with a high school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of experience in appropriate clerical accounting or finance capacity with an associate's degree in accounting/finance.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
Proof of education, training and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

Provides financial information to various state and local offices relating to fees and fines collected by Criminal Court.
Posts journal entries.
Prepares trial balances and posts receipts to financial ledgers.
Research accounts as directed by supervisor.
Works with other office staff in dealing with financial accounts and auditors, as required when directed to do so.
Performs other accounting related activities as directed.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.