What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk IV position at City of High Point?
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
OUR CORE VALUES
•Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
•Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
•Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
WHAT WE OFFER
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
•A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
•Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
•401K and 457B Retirement Plans
•PTO earned within first year
•12 Paid Holidays per year
•Tuition Reimbursement Plan
YOUR PURPOSE
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Services Department as an Accounting Clerk 4. Under the guidance of the Treasury Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations, from processing payments to maintaining strong vendor relationships. You’ll be an essential part of our team, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments, handling compliance matters, and contributing to financial reporting that supports the entire organization. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful financial work while developing your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
•Process purchase order payments, invoices, and vouchers accurately and efficiently
•Prepare and disburse vendor payments, ensuring strict sales tax compliance
•Coordinate 1099 processing and resolve payment status issues with attention to detail
•Manage the weekly Accounts Payable check runs, ensuring timely execution
•Prepare and generate reports on reimbursed funds from vendors and assist auditors with requested information
•Monitor outstanding checks and manage escheat-related tasks to meet deadlines
•Assist with multi-state escheat reporting and document preparation
•Foster effective communication with vendors and internal departments on payment and billing issues
•Provide backup support for cash deposits and Accounts Receivable payments
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent
•Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounts payable
•Strong knowledge of accounting practices and office procedures
•Excellent communication and clerical skills
•Ability to handle large volumes of data entry accurately and efficiently
•Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
•Valid Driver’s License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Some college-level accounting coursework from an accredited college/university
•Proficiency in English and Spanish
OUR COMMITMENTS
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.
Application Deadline: Due to high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $35,054 - $44,911
