What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Accounting Clerk | Full Time Temporary Position position at City of Davenport, IA?
Definition
This position will remain open until filled.
Under general direction performs work of considerable difficulty coordinating the maintenance of financial and related records for a complex accounting system. Performs related work as required.
Examples Of Duties
Coordinates clerical procedures to maintain a comprehensive financial system; may coordinate their work with other accounting personnel; advises management of problems relating to the collection and documentation of financial information.
Organizes and maintains a comprehensive records system for accounting data; maintains master file system of documents supporting a variety of expenditures; audits documents for proper revenue and expenditure classifications; performs mathematical computations to verify and summarize financial transactions.
Provides precise and comprehensive information about accounting procedures and records; audits, corrects and prepares periodic financial reports to distribution to city departments, vendors and other agencies; controls data submitted for entry into general ledgers to insure accuracy and appropriate documentation.
Qualifications
Requires an Associate degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field and two years of experience as an accounting clerk; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
Knowledge and Skills
Bookkeeping procedures and their application to accounting transactions.
Good Knowledge of:
Transaction documentation and record maintenance, techniques and practices
