Account Clerk

City of Burbank•Burbank, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to perform technical governmental and proprietary fund accounting; perform treasury functions, purchasing, payroll, fixed assets, and accounts payable; and other related work as required. This is an ongoing recruitment process, and candidates who pass all qualifying phases will advance to the hiring department. Candidates will be removed from the pool after six months. The recruitment timeline will vary based on vacancies.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and procedures, automated office systems; financial terms, concepts, practices and procedures.
Skill in use of automated financial system.
Ability to operate a personal computer; uses spreadsheets and word processing programs; operate a 10-key calculator/adding machine and other office equipment; make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; learn and explain various financial and other related policies and procedures; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of recent experience in one or more of the following: general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, treasury operations, or other financial applications.
Ability to type 30 net words per minute.

Nice To Haves

An Associate Degree may be substituted for one year of experience or bachelor's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Process and review accounting postings
Prepare journal entries
Prepare various reconciliation’s including bank, accounting, and investment activity recorded on statements, ledgers and journals
Maintain various financial records and files
Process and prepare requisitions, purchase orders and other related purchasing documents
Record, number, maintain, and inventory fixed assets
Review account coding and process invoices for payment
Assist in payroll preparation
Review, calculate and process payroll changes and adjustments
Audit and reconcile payroll records
Receive payments, deposits, and warrants and prepare cash or treasurers receipts
Research and respond to questions and requests concerning payroll, purchasing, fixed assets, accounts payable, or treasury functions from employees, departments, and the public
Identifies problems and recommends solutions for assigned duties
Operates a personal computer, typewriter, 10-key calculator/adding machine, and other office equipment