Parks and Recreation Accounting Clerk

Town Of Greenwich Ct USA • Greenwich, CT

444d • $67,954 - $80,891

About The Position

The Parks and Recreation Accounting Clerk position at the Town of Greenwich involves processing accounts payable transactions and providing administrative support to the business services team within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role requires maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with Town procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 15 college credits in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of work experience in accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard bookkeeping procedures and budgetary accounting principles.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate financial records and perform account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and processes accounts payable transactions for the Parks and Recreation Department in the Town's financial software system.
• Distributes invoices to appropriate managers and supervisors for approval and codes to correct general ledger line(s).
• Verifies authorized invoices for completeness and mathematical accuracy, making necessary adjustments within Town guidelines.
• Reconciles accounts, analyzes discrepancies, and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Forwards completed purchase orders and invoices to the Finance Department for payment processing and resolves any issues with them.
• Reviews expenditures to ensure funds are available and properly allocated to the appropriate accounts.
• Assists with the preparation of budgetary reports.
• Provides customer service to vendors, staff, and other departments regarding payment statuses and budgetary matters.
• Scans and files financial documents.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $32.67 to $38.89.
• Potential for career advancement within the Town of Greenwich.

What This Job Offers

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