City Finance Clerk: AP, AR, Billing & Payroll

City of New Hope Minnesota; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Hope Minnesota is seeking a Finance Clerk to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting and utility billing. You will work closely with the city’s accountant, utility billing clerk and leadership team at City Hall.

The role involves data entry for journal entries, preparing reports, payroll support and maintaining vendor records, with regular interaction across departments and with the public.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting documents and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting policies, practices and procedures.
• Comprehensive skill reviewing and composing invoices, statements and financial reports.
• Thorough skill operating standard accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Completes data entry for journal entries, as prepared by the accountant or financial consultant.
• Performs data entry, filing, correspondence, duplicating and other items to complete routine daily tasks.
• Assists the accountant and financial consultant in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Assists the accountant and financial consultant in the generation/distribution of financial reports.
• Maintains city-wide accounts payable system; maintains vendor master file, reconciles purchasing card transactions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Data entry

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates/Technical degree in business or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

City of New Hope Minnesota is seeking a Finance Clerk to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting and utility billing. You will work closely with the city’s accountant, utility billing clerk and leadership team at City Hall.

The role involves data entry for journal entries, preparing reports, payroll support and maintaining vendor records, with regular interaction across departments and with the public.