Public Sector AP & Financial Reporting Clerk

City-of-Hopkinsville; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, & life ins.

12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 11 1/2

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for 4

Job summary

The City of Hopkinsville is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to prepare and analyze all accounts payable for the City and related agencies. You will help generate financial reports for internal and external users and work within the city’s accounting system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with several years in accounting, plus two years using spreadsheets; an Associate’s degree in Accounting is preferred. Public accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of accounting experience.
• Two years of experience using spreadsheets.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounts payable entries for the City and agencies.
• Produce financial reports for internal and external users.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable in the municipal accounting system.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable for timely vendor payments.
• Assist with CAFR and annual financial reporting processes.
• Assist with budget development data and department reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Public sector experience

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Public accounting experience (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

The City of Hopkinsville is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to prepare and analyze all accounts payable for the City and related agencies. You will help generate financial reports for internal and external users and work within the city’s accounting system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with several years in accounting, plus two years using spreadsheets; an Associate’s degree in Accounting is preferred. Public accounting experience is a plus.