Accounting Clerk

Salary : $38,667.20 - $58,011.20 Annually

Location : Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-0123

Department : Financial Services

Division : Financial Services - Administration

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of cashier and account clerk duties for the Financial Services department, to process various financial transactions, forms and reports, and to perform general office duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Receives and processes payments for Utility bills from the public.

Receives and reconciles money from the beach and posts payments to the General Ledger through cash receipt posting.

Corresponds with customers and assists in explaining their Utility Bill account with reference to late fees, extra turn on charges and past due amounts.

Performs data-entry work to input cash receipts in the computer; posts adjustments and corrections as needed; assigns codes and account numbers to financial transactions; batches, sorts and matches financial records and forms; verifies account and transaction figures; processes forms and records.

Contacts vendors, customers, banks, City departments and others in the performance of assigned job duties.

Processes payments, updates inspection reports, and balances accounts for fire inspections.

Processes returned checks, performs follow-up collections work, and compiles monthly report.

Records program and financial data for Police, City Clerk, Library, Human Resources, Development and various other departments on activity reports through cash receipt posting.

Sorts checks and forms in preparation for distribution to City departments and vendors.

Establishes and maintains various files and records and dispositions records for storage.

Posts incoming drop box and mail payments.

Posts all payments with relation to Accounts Receivable invoices sent to various types of vendors.

Prepares daily deposit and review of cash receipts.

Performs various clerical duties including typing checks and other documents, preparing bills for mailing, copying and faxing documents.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or valid equivalent;
• One (1) year previous experience involving clerical and customer service work; and
• Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, elected officials, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices involving cash receipts.

Knowledge of cashiering and computers.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationship with all persons interacted with during the performance of duties.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to troubleshoot, research and resolve customer issues.

Ability to perform accurately perform data entry tasks.

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he / she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes :

Dismemberment Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness

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Health Insurance

The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and / or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance

Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans

The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans

Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability

The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation

All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his / her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance

The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program

The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

Credit Union

All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and / or dependent care expenses

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

Salary : $38,667 - $58,011