Finance Clerk I

Draper City•Draper, UT

2d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, performs payment, receipt and cash accounting functions. Prepares receipts utilizing computer-based software, receives incoming telephone calls related to payment on accounts, dumpster rentals, garbage service inquiries, and other city services. Responds to public inquires for information and distributes mail to the departments of the city.

Requirements

Education – High School Diploma or GED.
Experience – One-year related work experience.
Licenses/Certifications – Valid Utah Driver License.
Knowledge of – Basic accounting and mathematical functions
Knowledge of – Computer software involving word processing and cash receipting practices and a basic knowledge of accounting for incoming cash
Knowledge of – Modern office practices and procedures, including but not limited to, maintaining of filing systems
Skilled with – Using office equipment which is fundamental to tellers and cashiers, i.e., (key, cash register, computer terminal, etc.)
Skilled with – Typing accurately
Skilled with – Correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation
Skilled with – Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
Skilled with – Interpreting information received from the general public regarding amounts paid at the direction of the court, applications for building permits and any other payments received on behalf of the city
Ability to – Follow city policy, establish priorities, concentrate on tasks effectively, complete and record financial transactions, and accomplish duties in a timely manner
Ability to – Consistently exercise initiative in using time productively and without close supervision
Ability to – Perform duties resourcefully under frequently stressful condition
Ability to – Project a professional image when serving the public, responding with a high degree of accuracy and with a high level of courtesy and a strong public service orientation
Ability to – Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

Previous cashier or teller experience preferred.
Municipal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers telephones and provides information to the public or other agencies regarding the city’s various operations, services, policies and procedures, or refers callers to appropriate sources.
Receives and distributes to the various operating funds all money, i.e., revenues from fees and fines received from payments for the use of city services, such as water, solid waste, parks, business licenses, permits, etc.; and ensures payments are applied to the correct user accounts.
Receives and processes payments following established procedures to process checks, credit card, and cash transactions; makes change, issues receipts, and posts information to accounts.
Operates computerized cash register and inputs proper codes for all transactions.
Completes daily reports to indicate amounts of money received for and credited to user accounts; reconciles cash reports against actual funds and prepares daily deposits.
Researches accounts, daily records, and receipts to resolve disputes or discrepancies between customer information and city data; provides general information and referral to citizens and handles routine inquiries.
Establishes priorities for assigned tasks and determines which receipts must be processed and deposited to banks first to assure maximum benefits for the city and avoid legal and financial burdens on members of the public.
Checks for correct information for each transaction, i.e., endorsements on checks, signatures on credit card slips, etc.
Processes outgoing mail and receives and distributes incoming mail to various departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.