Account Clerk (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Champaign County, IL•Urbana, IL

54d•$19 - $27

About The Position

Performs responsible accounting and clerical duties and routine administrative functions for an Elected Office holder, the head of a department or a high-level administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with courses in bookkeeping with two years of responsible office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Should have knowledge of the basic principles of bookkeeping and routine accounting procedures.
Need skills to make and verify computations with accuracy, to compile statistical data and prepare routine reports.
Skilled in the operation of an online personal computer and terminal, as well as computer spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel or 1-2-3 and Word).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as spreadsheets, invoices, and correspondence.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak to the general public and employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as convenience fees, interest, proportions and percentages.
Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Accurate data entry into the computer.
Customer service at the front counter and on the phone.
Balances cash drawer and prepares daily bank deposits.
Balances and reconciles bank statements.
Maintains statistical records and prepares periodic reports.
Bookkeeping responsibilities.
Processes tax payments.
Distributes funds to the taxing districts.
Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and journals; posts debits and credits; records daily receipts and balances with the computer reports; examines and records financial transactions.
Other duties as assigned.