Budget & Ledger Support Specialist

City of Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clarksville is seeking an Accounting Support level 3 to handle accounts payable/receivable, general ledger tasks, budget monitoring, and financial reporting within our finance department. The role requires accuracy in data entry, understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency with automated accounting software, while delivering courteous service to staff and the public.

The position is full-time, based in Clarksville, TN; HS diploma or GED accepted; no prior experience required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Accounts payable/receivable and general ledger reporting techniques.
• Data entry techniques.
• Mathematical concepts.
• Automated accounting software packages.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Budgeting principles.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Processes and documents transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, tracks budget accounts and expenses, reconciles general ledger and subledger accounts; reconciles accounts and researches discrepancies; posts debits and credits to accounts; and performs related duties.
• Monitors assigned budgets which includes preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.
• Receives, processes, and/or prepares a variety of receipts, invoices, statements, payments, transactions, budget changes, and/or other related information; maintains files and records.
• Provides excellent customer service over the phone and in person to those visiting assigned area.
• Prepares, reviews, and collects financial statements and/or statistical, accounting, or operational reports, and spreadsheets.
• Opens and prepares batches of mail for processing.
• May review the work of lower-level staff; ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger reporting

Data entry

Budget monitoring

Mathematical concepts

Computers and software

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

City of Clarksville is seeking an Accounting Support level 3 to handle accounts payable/receivable, general ledger tasks, budget monitoring, and financial reporting within our finance department. The role requires accuracy in data entry, understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency with automated accounting software, while delivering courteous service to staff and the public.

The position is full-time, based in Clarksville, TN; HS diploma or GED accepted; no prior experience required