Senior Account Clerk

Atlantic County; Northfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS pension

457 plan

14 paid holidays off

Paid sick and vacation leave

Longevity stipend

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Wellness programs

Education leave and reimbursement

Job summary

Atlantic County in New Jersey is seeking a full-time temporary Accounting Clerk to perform a range of clerical accounting tasks for up to six months. Under direction, you will handle posting, verification, and data entry, and assist with reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of financial records.

The role requires strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to communicate in English. This temporary position may lead to additional opportunities depending on performance.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in preparation, maintenance, and review/verification of financial records.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Posts revenue, expense, and cash receipt amounts with debits/credits to appropriate accounts.
• Reconciles accounts of moderate complexity by comparing balances with related data.
• Prepares requisitions, vouchers, and balance statements; prepares reports.
• Maintains files of accounting/statistical data and performs routine inquiries.

Skills

Accounting clerical methods

Office procedures

Numerical data handling

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Electronic recording systems

Job description

*This is a full-time, temporary position for up to 6 months. This posting is a re-post from August 2026.

Under direction, performs a variety of responsible and difficult clerical tasks which involve computing, classifying, verifying, and recording numerical data and the reconciliation of accounts, records, and documents to keep sets of financial records complete and/or takes the lead over other employees in the maintenance of accounting records; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in the preparation, maintenance, and/or review and verification of financial records.

Examples of Work:

• Posts items such as revenue, expense, and cash receipt amounts in records/journals and assigns them as debits or credits to the appropriate account.
• Reconciles accounts of moderate complexity by comparing account balances with related data.
• Reviews records and source documents to identify the source of discrepancy.
• Checks reports received for duplication, mathematical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with prescribed requirements.
• Verifies accuracy of figures, calculations, and posting pertaining to transactions as well as computer printouts which
  are recorded by other workers.
• Prepares requisitions, vouchers, and may prepare balance statements.
• Prepares a listing of charges, payments, and irregular charges or refunds.
• Investigates irregular charges, billings, and so forth.
• Performs arithmetic calculations in the computation of interest charges and refunds.
• Computes data according to formulas and may use adding or calculating machine to complete computation.
• Prepares required forms to enter data into a computerized system and uses codes to denote the accounts affected by the transaction including such items as appropriation, project, and various other subdivisions in the account structure.
• Serves as lead worker in assigning work, checking computations, and training new employees with routine problems.
• Prepares and sends out routine letters requesting data omitted from records and prepares routine reports.
• Maintains files of accounting/statistical data and reports.
• Reviews, checks, and certifies reports, applications, and other documents for correctness, answers non-routine and
  routine inquiries of limited complexity, and receives, reviews, and adjusts complaints.
• May train new clerical employees, and may occasionally supervise a designated phase of the clerical activity of the unit.
• Gives assignments, instructions, advise, and guidance to employees.
• Composes replies to routine correspondence.
• Examines each document to ensure completeness of data, accuracy of computation, appropriateness of monetary data,
  and validity of accounting classification.
• Contacts individual submitting document to resolve questions on data submitted.
• Establishes and maintains control sheet to prevent over obligation of funds.
• Receives, reviews for correct data, and processes accounts payable or accrued expenditure transactions, liquidates
  outstanding obligations, and computes and prepares adjustment vouchers for changes in data.
• Receives, reviews for correct data, and processes collection vouchers and liquidates accounts receivable.
• Computes and prepares adjustment vouchers for changes in data.
• Maintains liaison with various operating units to ensure that time limitations are met for discounts and partial payments.
• Maintains manual record of quarterly and annual allotments authorized and issued to operating units.
• Prepares documents for machine processing by assigning appropriate accounting transaction codes to documents to
  reflect the activity listed, forwards same to data processing for data entry action, and ensures that accounting documents
  processed are included in the appropriate accounting period.
• Establishes orders received, earned reimbursement, and charges for supplies and services rendered which resulted in
  accounts receivable, and codes all documents for input to the computerized ledgers; maintains hard copy of accounts
  receivable summary sheet by appropriation, and initiates correspondence or telephone communications on delinquent
  accounts receivable.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used
  by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting clerical methods, forms, and techniques.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures relating to the processing and recording of financial transactions.
• Knowledge of accounting information, accounting codes, classification, and terminology pertinent to clerical
  maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic functions and ability to understand transactions in terms of accounting codes and
  classifications.
• Ability to understand relationships among accounting records and documents.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks, compare numerical and verbal data, and select appropriate information
  for forms.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and find averages and percentages.
• Ability to apply arithmetic principles and to correct computation errors.
• Ability to acquire an understanding of numerical record keeping and data gathering and other clerical procedures.
• Ability to perform work requiring constant and close attention to clerical and numerical detail.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
  agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job
  after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it
  would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Atlantic County employees are members of a highly trained and experienced workforce where dedication, resourcefulness and creativity are valued and the work is stimulating. Our permanent employees (non-temporary/seasonal) receive outstanding benefits, which may include:

• Pension through New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• 14 Paid Holidays Off, along with Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Longevity Stipends
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance through pension plan
• Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Leave and Reimbursement Program
• - We are an Equal Opportunity Employer -