Municipal Accounting & Payments Clerk

City-of-Jonesbor; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jonesboro seeking an Accounting Tech in the Collectors Office to maintain general ledger, process payments, and generate financial reports. The role is located at City Hall Jonesboro and requires a background check and drug screen. Exempt status is No.

Top responsibilities include daily cash handling, ledger reconciliation, and monthly data entry, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer service in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with emphasis on office skills.
• 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current general ledger; analyze accounts and post adjusting entries; balance accounts.
• Receive payments for city billings; issue receipts and post to accounts.
• Generate reports of accounting activities.
• Enter daily cash receipts, returned checks, and deposits; reconcile ledger and bank deposits.
• Perform data entry for city billings monthly and quarterly.
• Perform general clerical duties including typing, filing, assisting customers making payments, issuing licenses, and balancing cash drawer.
• Prepare special financial analyses as requested.
• Operate a city vehicle as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Spreadsheet

10-Key

Data Entry

Contact Management

Database

PowerPoint

Programming Languages

Word Processing/Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Jonesboro seeking an Accounting Tech in the Collectors Office to maintain general ledger, process payments, and generate financial reports. The role is located at City Hall Jonesboro and requires a background check and drug screen. Exempt status is No.

Top responsibilities include daily cash handling, ledger reconciliation, and monthly data entry, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer service in a municipal setting.