Accounting Support Specialist

City of Clarksville • Finance And Administration - First Floor, TN

9d

About The Position

This is the third of three levels in the Accounting Support series. Incumbents perform accounting support duties requiring in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and accounting systems. Responsibilities may include reconciling general ledger and subledger accounts; preparing, reviewing, and correcting accounting reports; posting debits and credits to the correct accounts; monitoring assigned budgets; ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to; and performing the duties of the lower levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable and general ledger reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of data entry techniques.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts.
• Knowledge of automated accounting software packages.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in balancing accounts.
• Skill in reconciling financial records and information.
• Skill in monitoring budgets.
• Skill in tabulating, recording, and balancing transactions.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in researching and resolving account discrepancies.
• Skill in using a computer and applicable software applications.
• Skill in applying applicable Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Processes and documents transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, tracks budget accounts and expenses, reconciles general ledger and subledger accounts; reconciles accounts and researches discrepancies; posts debits and credits to accounts; and performs related duties.
• Monitors assigned budgets which includes preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.
• Receives, processes, and/or prepares a variety of receipts, invoices, statements, payments, transactions, budget changes, and/or other related information; maintains files and records.
• Provides excellent customer service over the phone and in person to those visiting assigned area.
• Prepares, reviews, and collects financial statements and/or statistical, accounting, or operational reports, and spreadsheets.
• Opens and prepares batches of mail for processing.
• May review the work of lower-level staff; ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED