CITY CLERK ACCOUNT CLERK II

City of Evansville; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Evansville seeks an Account Clerk II to handle payments for tickets, permits, and fees, and to maintain budget ledgers and financial reports. This role also serves as the primary contact for the public by answering the City Clerk’s main line, directing calls and greeting visitors.

It requires accurate bookkeeping, administrative support, and excellent customer service for the City Clerk’s Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency with standard office procedures and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide courteous public service.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record payments for tickets, permits, and fees with accuracy.
• Enter transactions and maintain revenue ledgers and budget reports.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and route inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Deliver funds to the City Controller daily and support clerical tasks.

Skills

Accounting basics

Office procedures

Organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Account Clerk II is responsible for receiving and recording payments for parking tickets, permits, fees, and related revenues, maintaining budget ledgers, and preparing financial reports. This role also serves as a primary point of contact for the public by answering the City Clerk’s main line, directing calls and greeting visitors. This role ensures accurate bookkeeping practices and offers clerical and customer service support to the City Clerk’s Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and record payments for parking tickets, violations, permits, and fees, ensuring accuracy of amounts, dates, and receipts.
• Complete revenue receipt forms and enter transactions into ledger books.
• Maintain budget ledgers by recording expenditures; prepare monthly and annual budget reports.
• Requisition office supplies and equipment for the department; prepare and submit claims to the City Controller.
• Answer telephones, greet office visitors, determine the nature of business, and route calls/visitors appropriately.
• Deliver monies to the City Controller on a daily basis.
• Provide accurate information regarding City Council budgets, Parking Meter Department, and City Clerk’s Office.
• Perform other clerical and financial tasks as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices, rules, and procedures.
• Proficiency in standard office procedures and use of office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and implement best practices to achieve results.
• Effective communication and customer service skills for working with the public and city employees.
• Must be bondable.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or clerical office work preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a modern office environment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods while performing clerical tasks.
• Occasional light lifting of record books, boxes, or office supplies.
• Regular interaction with the public and city employees.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.