Account Clerk I/II

City of Lemoore • Lemoore, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of an assigned area including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and specialized accounting functions; to provide assistance to the general public; and to provide clerical support to the Finance Director and other accounting staff.

Account Clerk I: This is the entry level class in the Account Clerk series. This class is distinguished from the Account Clerk II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series and by the level of supervision received in the performance of assigned duties. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited work experience.

Account Clerk II: This is the full journey level class within the Account Clerk series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Account Clerk I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including receiving and balancing monies and preparing bank deposits with minimal supervision and direction. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience.

Requirements

• Basic principles and practices of accounting as applied to accounts receivable.
• Basic mathematical and statistical principles.
• Customer service techniques, practices, and principles.
• Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable computer applications.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Basic principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain a variety of financial records and files.
• Receive and balance monies and make bank deposits.
• Perform basic accounts payable duties including paying of invoices.
• Accurately tabulate, record and balance assigned transactions.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including 10-key adding machine, typewriter, personal computer or terminal, printers and copiers.
• Enter data into a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Perform varied clerical work.
• Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Basic operations, services, and activities of assigned accounting system, function, or program area.
• Clerical accounting principles and practices used in financial record keeping, bookkeeping, and basic governmental accounting.
• Collect, compile, and research information and data.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• One year of general accounting, banking or clerical experience (for Account Clerk I).
• Two years of general accounting, banking or clerical experience (for Account Clerk II).
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of an assigned area including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and specialized accounting functions.
• Provide assistance to the general public.
• Provide clerical support to the Finance Director and other accounting staff.
• Receive and balance monies and prepare bank deposits.
• Pay invoices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED