Account Clerk - Attorney's Office

Town of East Hampton • East Hampton Town, NY

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About The Position

The Town of East Hampton is hiring an Account Clerk in the Attorney's Office. The employee performs specialized clerical work maintaining financial records of varying complexity, using a single- or double-entry system. Records are subject to audit, and duties may involve computers with financial capabilities. Work follows established accounting methods and procedures and is reviewed primarily through verification of financial records and statements. The position may supervise a small number of subordinate clerical personnel and performs related work as required.

The role provides administrative and clerical support while handling sensitive and confidential information. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an annual pay rate of $58,593.39. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Emily Fisher at [email protected].

Requirements

• High school graduation or a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience computing and registering data in financial records, accounts, or journals; or one year of clerical experience and three college credits in accounting from a federally accredited or New York State-registered college.
• Education beyond high school from a federally accredited or New York State-registered college, including at least three accounting credits per year, may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support while handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Process monthly billings from outside counsel and consultants.
• Process purchase orders.
• Track expenditures of outside counsel and consultants to ensure budget transfers are requested and processed in a timely manner; maintain an online database for this purpose.
• Obtain, track, and renew consultant contracts and retainer agreements.
• Process and track grant agreements.
• Assist with answering telephone calls and emails.
• Assist with filing.
• Maintain financial books or records using a single- or double-entry system.
• Perform related work as required.
• May supervise a small number of subordinate clerical personnel.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Health care coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage

What This Job Offers

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