Senior Account Associate

US Lawns; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

14-Paid Holidays

Alternative Workweek Schedule Eligible

Sick Time

Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Defined Contribution Plan with 6% emlo

Tuition Reimbursement & loan repayment

Access to fitness center

PSLF employer

Job summary

Town of Manchester is seeking a detail-oriented accounting clerk to maintain complex financial records and perform administrative tasks under minimal supervision. This role handles posting balances, auditing accounts, preparing vouchers, processing requisitions, and assisting with payroll and budgeting processes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least three years of accounting experience, with proficiency in using computers and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain financial systems and records.
• Knowledge of budgeting process, payroll process and operating procedures.
• Ability to review the work of others and to use computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintains various financial records and systems.
• Posts account balances, balances accounts and audits accounts for discrepancies.
• Verifies availability of funds as needed.
• Prepares vouchers for payment and confirms funds are charged to proper accounts within the fiscal year.
• Processes purchase requisitions, transfers, order supplies and/or services.
• Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Handles and direct phone calls from the public. Provides information to the general public and resolves problems.
• Utilizes computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.
• May train, coordinate and review the work of subordinate clerical staff.
• May maintain payroll and attendance records on a computer.
• Processes and reconciles employee fringe benefit program as needed.
• May maintain a budget. Processes and provides information relating to account balances and expenditures.
• Prepares correspondence and reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Financial recordkeeping

Data entry accuracy

Communication with public

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Calculator

Typewriter

Job description

Company Description

The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community.

Town of Manchester’s employees are essential to the town’s ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team.

Come take a look at what is happening in the Town of Manchester https://www.youtube.com/@manchestercttown

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

Under minimum supervision, performs diversified tasks in developing and maintaining complex financial records of systems as well as performing administrative tasks. May perform billing and recordkeeping tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains various financial records and systems. Posts account balances, balances accounts and audits accounts for discrepancies. Verifies availability of funds as needed.

Prepares vouchers for payment and confirms funds are charged to proper accounts within the fiscal year.

Processes purchase requisitions, transfers, order supplies and/or services.

Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.

Handles and direct phone calls from the public. Provides information to the general public and resolves problems.

Utilizes computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

May train, coordinate and review the work of subordinate clerical staff.

May maintain payroll and attendance records on a computer.

Processes and reconciles employee fringe benefit program as needed.

May maintain a budget. Processes and provides information relating to account balances and expenditures.

Prepares correspondence and reports.

Performs other duties as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices. Ability to maintain financial systems and records. Knowledge of budgeting process, payroll process and operating procedures.

Ability to review the work of others. Ability to use a computer, typewriter, calculator and applicable software programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be mobile and able to push/pull and lift objects less than 20 pounds. Able to sit for prolonged periods. Able to perform such manipulative tasks, such as writing, collating, using a calculator, and skills which require hand-eye coordination, such as using a typewriter and computer.

Must be able to see objects closely, as in typing or reading a document. Able to hear normal sounds with background noise, distinguish voice patterns, and communicate through speech, as in using a telephone.

Must be able to concentrate on fine details with constant interruption, attend to tasks for 45–60 minutes at a time, remember multiple assignments given over long periods of time, and understand the theories behind several related concepts.

Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, customers and the public at large.

May be exposed to dust, fluctuations in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in computer screens.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in accounting and/or maintaining accounting systems and records.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS ILLUSTRATIVE. IT IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS A COMPLETE ITEMIZATION OF ALL FACETS OF ANY JOB.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• 14-Paid Holidays
• Alternative Workweek Schedule Eligible
• Sick Time
• Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Defined Contribution Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement & loan repayment assistance
• Access to fitness center
• The Town of Manchester is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.