Senior Accounts Clerk – Payables & Reconciliations

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension with employer and

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical plans (HMO/PPO/HSA)

Wellness incentive

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Free Bus/Light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking an Account Clerk III to support the Management Services Finance section. This paraprofessional role handles accounting tasks using computerized systems in complex City functions with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience with accounts payable, procurement, and financial reporting, and the ability to supervise others while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of bookkeeping and clerical accounting experience; including experience in preparing financial reports.
• supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Special research projects.
• Answers questions and provide support to the department staff regarding accounts payables, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepares various financial related reports and records.
• Reconciles payment from and keeps records for a petty cash fund.
• Reviews bills, vouchers, warrants, and tax computations for accuracy.
• Enters and/or releases payable documents in the accounting system.
• Reconciles receivable and payable statements, reports, logs, and/or other documents.
• Reviews data for errors and discrepancies and makes corrections prior to claim submission.
• Creates, reviews, and/or audits daily and/or monthly accounts of reports, logs, cash receipts, or financial records.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Banking policies

Direct supervision

Independent accuracy

Research information

Verbal and written communication

Fast-paced customer service

Education

Bookkeeping courses

Accounting courses

Tools

SAP

SRM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Phoenix is seeking an Account Clerk III to support the Management Services Finance section. This paraprofessional role handles accounting tasks using computerized systems in complex City functions with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience with accounts payable, procurement, and financial reporting, and the ability to supervise others while working independently in a fast-paced environment.