Accounting Clerk I

Layton City•Layton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of entry level clerical and accounting functions and routine technical duties as needed to monitor and maintain computerized financial records. Performs routine clerical duties that may include processing of invoices, purchase requisitions, and other accounting functions as assigned. Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.

Requirements

Graduation from high school with course background in accounting, bookkeeping or other related field.
Six months (6 months) of specialized training provided through professional workshops, in-service or on-the-job programs.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in a professional business office environment, preferably in accounting or bookkeeping.
An equivalent combination of education or experience.
Must be able to type at the rate of 50 wpm (words per minute).
Must be able to operate 10 key at 250 spm (strokes per minute).

Responsibilities

Receiving and processing invoices and claims for payment.
Assuring proper coding for payment.
Entering invoice information.
Comparing invoices with purchase orders and reconciling the same.
Following up with other departments to insure timely and correct payment processing.
Printing and preparing accounts payable checks for distribution to the departments or the City Treasurer.
Reconciling accounts payable reports and maintaining filing system for accounts payable records.
Assisting in receiving and entering purchase order information.
Performing other accounting functions as assigned.
Assisting as needed with issuing invoices to customers billing for miscellaneous services.
Posting of payments.
Posting of journal entries.
Performing various other clerical, accounting and bookkeeping functions as needed or assigned.