What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at City of New Iberia Municipal Civil Service?
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Accounting Clerk:
Depending on area of assignment, positions in this class perform basic accounts receivable, payable, payroll, routine reporting and audit support work for the municipality, and may include trainees. Depending on area of assignment, assists in processing direct pay requisitions, checking against approved purchase orders, verifying budgetary authorizations, identifying discrepancies, and initiating payment. Assists in administering health insurance payroll deductions, collecting payments from retirees, disseminating health insurance claim information to health plan participants. May assist in administration of payroll deductions, withholdings, defined benefit retirement contributions, and State Supplement Pay and work cycle overtime matters for public safety employees. Keeps careful, error free records, runs monthly reports, discusses with supervisor, makes corrections and adjustments under close supervision. Provides support to employees performing receivable, payable, payroll and purchasing functions. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions: Speech, hearing, vision, keyboarding ability within normal limits are required for administrative, analytical and reporting work of this position. Mobility or agility impairments can be accommodated.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completed high school required /copy of high school verification must accompany the application. Supplemental training in book keeping with adequate experience to obtain a working knowledge, depending on area of assignment, of the city’s accounting systems are desired. Must be a qualified registered voter / copy of the voter of registration card must accompany the application. Must pass the civil service exam, the post-offer drug screen, physical, and work performance testing.
- Benefits:
- Paid annual, sick, and holiday allowance
- Public Retirement Plan (29.5% annual employer contribution)
- BC/BS Full Medical (single $30/mth, family $280/mth)
- Annual Cost of Living General Increases (typically 2%)
- Longevity increases of 2% for every 5 years of full time service
- Applications may be obtained and must be submitted to the Municipal Civil Service Department, City Hall - Room 203, 457 East Main Street, in New Iberia. Applications may also be obtained from the City of New Iberia's website at https://www.cityofnewiberia.com/job-listings.
- The City of New Iberia does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, age, creed, religion, ethnicity, or handicap.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12