Finance Clerk – Boonton Town.

NJLM; Boonton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

NJLM seeks a Part-Time Finance Clerk to provide administrative, clerical, and basic accounting support in Boonton. This entry-level role (up to 20–25 hours per week) offers growth potential and a pathway to more advanced duties for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include managing Excel spreadsheets, processing payments, and assisting residents with billing questions. Office duties extend to mail handling and daily banking duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior general office/clerical experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Experience handling cash and balancing transactions preferred.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment (computers, scanners, copiers, multi-line phones) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial spreadsheets in Excel.
• Process payments.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assist residents with billing and payment inquiries.
• Assist with Bills List preparation, filing, and tracking.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and balance transactions.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to resident inquiries.
• Process, sort, and distribute daily mail.
• Prepare and mail delinquent payment notices.
• Perform additional clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cash handling

Balance transactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Office equipment

Job description

The Town is seeking a Part-Time Finance Clerk to provide administrative, clerical, and basic accounting support to the office. This is an entry-level, part-time position (up to 20 –25 hours per week) with the potential to grow into a more advanced role over time for the right candidate. Primary responsibilities include managing financial spreadsheets in Excel, processing payments, maintaining accurate records, and assisting residents with billing and payment inquiries. The Finance Clerk will assist with the preparation, filing, and tracking of the Bills List; prepare daily bank deposits and balance transactions accurately; answer incoming calls and respond to resident inquiries; process, sort, and distribute daily mail for the office; and prepare and mail delinquent payment notices. Additional clerical and administrative duties will be assigned as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, prior general office or clerical experience preferred, strong customer service skills, and experience handling cash and balancing transactions. Proficiency with standard office equipment (computers, scanners, copiers, multi-line phones) is required, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, including business grammar and spelling. This is a part-time position; benefits are not included. Pay: $20.00/hour. The Town of Boonton reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received. The Town of Boonton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.