What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk position at City of Santa Clarita?
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This position performs a variety of clerical, technical, and financial functions related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cashiering. This position works onsite and is anticipated to work a schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. of Friday with alternate Fridays off.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position performs a variety of clerical, technical, and financial functions related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cashiering. This position works onsite and is anticipated to work a schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. of Friday with alternate Fridays off.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and analyzes financial documents and reports, such as reconciliations and cashier transaction counts
- Generates, prints, and mails checks for payment
- Processes accounts receivable invoices, distributes invoices, and addresses customer inquiries
- Develops and maintains filing systems for financial records
- Provides other financial support, as needed, including coding invoices, filing, and assisting with special projects
- Researches and resolves payment issues and discrepancies
- Receives payments at the public counter for City permits, bus passes, and other City-related revenues
- Performs data entry; balances and reconciles daily cash batches; prepares daily bank deposits; prepares routine journal entries; posts receipts to City accounts
- Performs customer service support in person and over the phone and provides information about payments, parking citations, bus passes, and other City information
- May process accounts payable, including sorting and distributing vendor invoices and contacting vendors regarding invoices and payment
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of two years of experience performing accounting functions
- A valid Class C California driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions
- Experience in cash-handling is desirable
- Proficiency using 10-key by touch is desirable
- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees’ Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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