Advanced Accounting Assistant II

City of Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to perform specialized clerical accounting tasks in the Finance Department, handling data entry, records maintenance, and basic reporting.

This full-time, benefited position requires knowledge of accounting principles, ability to use word processing and spreadsheets, and strong customer service skills when interacting with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience, at least one year in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with data entry and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs general bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties for assigned area.
• Uses financial, spreadsheet and word processing software; enters and maintains data.
• Establishes and balances records; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Serves as liaison for assigned functions with staff, the public, and outside agencies.
• May compose correspondence and reports.

Skills

10-key calculator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to perform specialized clerical accounting tasks in the Finance Department, handling data entry, records maintenance, and basic reporting.

This full-time, benefited position requires knowledge of accounting principles, ability to use word processing and spreadsheets, and strong customer service skills when interacting with staff and the public.