Payroll & Accounting Clerk I

Town of Greenwich, C; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Greenwich is seeking a clerical accounting assistant to perform routine posting, calculation and verification procedures to maintain financial records. This role reports to the Division Head or supervisor and requires accuracy in cash handling and payroll tasks.

Education-wise, a high school diploma and two years in a financial or payroll environment are needed, with college credit substitution allowed. The position emphasizes confidentiality and reliability in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years of financial/payroll experience or equivalent.
• College courses may substitute for up to one year with 30 credits in related coursework.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll, and budgetary accounting practices.
• Proficient with PC word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Collects and handles cash related to department transactions and deposits funds.
• Inputs transactions, verifies payments and balances receipts; resolves discrepancies.
• Classifies transactions to accounts; posts disbursements and reconciles bank statements.
• Maintains filing system; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual statements and reports.
• Responds to inquiries from the public; handles complaints with courtesy and tact.
• Maintains payroll records and employee files; ensures time and leave records.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping and payroll

Cash handling

Reconciliation

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Office software

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Accounting/Finance coursework (30 credits equivalent to 1 year)

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Payroll software (industry-specific)

Job description

Town of Greenwich is seeking a clerical accounting assistant to perform routine posting, calculation and verification procedures to maintain financial records. This role reports to the Division Head or supervisor and requires accuracy in cash handling and payroll tasks.

Education-wise, a high school diploma and two years in a financial or payroll environment are needed, with college credit substitution allowed. The position emphasizes confidentiality and reliability in a municipal setting.