Account Clerk I/II

City of Cypress•Cypress, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cypress is seeking a customer-focused professional to join the Finance team as an Account Clerk I/II. This position plays a key role in supporting the City's financial functions. Under direct supervision, this position performs a variety of accounting support tasks including accounts payable, reviewing purchase orders, reconciling records, and assisting with other financial functions. This journey-level role requires a strong understanding of accounting procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while providing excellent internal and external customer service. The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They bring a strong foundation in accounting or finance, enjoy working with spreadsheets and systems, and take pride in delivering accurate and timely work. This individual communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality, and takes initiative to resolve issues while following established procedures. They are comfortable managing multiple priorities - whether it's reviewing accounts payable transactions, verifying purchase orders, reconciling expenditures, or assisting internal departments with finance related needs. A commitment to excellent customer service and a positive attitude are key to success in this role.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of experience performing standard accounting and clerical duties, including public contact experience.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Standard accounting principles and procedures.
Basic business math skills.
Filing and record keeping systems.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain financial records and general filing systems.
Ability to effectively operate office equipment, including personal computer with Windows-based software for word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to operate and reconcile cash register transactions.
Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to type accurately and proofread typed materials.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using tact and sound judgment in dealing with employees and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines on a timely basis.
Ability to perform job tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in municipal accounting
Expertise in Excel

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting duties related to an assigned area.
Prepare and balance daily deposits to City bank account.
Receive revenues and issue receipts for business licenses, permits, and other incoming monies.
Post receipts/disbursements to City trust account and balance monthly.
Post and balance accounting transactions in financial accounting software.
Research errors by checking previous transactions and make adjusting entries as required.
Reconcile bank accounts.
Audit check requisitions, conference expenditures, purchase order contracts, delivery requests, monthly expense reports, deposit refunds and invoices for accuracy, propriety and budget classification where guidelines are clearly established.
Provide the public and employees with routine, factual information and direct callers to appropriate offices/people.
Sort and distribute mail to appropriate departments.
Order office supplies.
Maintain accurate records and a filing system in accordance with policies and procedures.
Process incoming cash receipts using computer terminal and cash drawer; reconcile cash drawer transactions daily.
Audit unpaid contract payables for pricing errors; verify invoice amount with contract and contact vendor to request compliance with contractual obligation.
File warrants/checks, cash receipts, revenue receipts, and other documents.
Maintain and update fixed asset records/spreadsheets and budget information.
Research for double payment errors.
Verify statement balances.
Assist in maintaining petty cash fund.
Report expenditures.
Assist in the processing and maintenance of business licensing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.