Finance Clerk

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Finance Clerk to manage the recording of all financial transactions for the city. This position entails preparing monthly financial statements and maintaining detailed records under the supervision of the City Secretary.

Ideal candidates should have at least a High School Diploma or GED and training in Accounting or Finance. Attention to detail is paramount as well as strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; training in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Must be bondable to handle city funds.
• Experience with customer service is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions for the city accurately.
• Prepare monthly statements of receipts and payments for review.
• Maintain proper records of city receipts and disbursements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Training in Accounting or Finance

Training in Computers

Tools

Personal Computer

Calculator

Cash Register

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CITY OF CLARKSVILLE

JOB IDENTIFICATION

• Job Title: Finance Clerk
• Department: Administration
• Reports To: City Secretary
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (as needed)
  Attend Council Meetings as needed.

WORK PERFORMED

A. SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for the recording of all financial and monetary transactions of the city and for the proper and lawful care of city funds. Works closely with the City Secretary/Treasurer to insure that all city funds and records are properly filed and maintained. Maintains the correct principal balance on all bonds notes.

B. MAJOR DUTIES

1. Properly code and charge expenses to the correct account for city’s payables.
2. Render a full and correct monthly statement of receipts and payments to the City Secretary prior to council meetings.
3. Maintain proper records of the receipts and disbursements of the city, and separately under proper heads, each cause of receipt and disbursement.
4. Accurately label and file city documents as requested by the City Secretary.
5. Keep a register of bonds and bills issued by the city, and all evidence of debt due and payable to it.
6. Assign purchase order numbers for all purchases upon approval of the City Manager and/or City Secretary/Treasurer.
7. Work in the water office as needed or as directed by supervisor.
8. Sort mail daily.
9. Perform other duties and acts as the supervisor may direct.

C. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work inside City Hall.
• Work is meticulous in dealing with detailed figures.
• Subject to routine work.
• Subject to argumentative customers.

D. EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Copy Machine
• Cash Register
• Typewriter
• Billing Computer
• Radio Receiver/Transmitter

E. EDUCATION AND LICENSE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Education and/or Training in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance.
• Education and/or Training in Computers
• Must be bondable

This is not a complete list of all duties.