What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk I position at City of Wichita, KS?
Salary : $17.58 - $24.85 Hourly
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : Account Clerk 1 - Treasury
Department : Finance
Division : FIN Treasury
Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit : 1000
Max Number of Applicants : 251
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Are you passionate about maintaining accurate financial records and have a knack for applying bookkeeping principles? The City of Wichita is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team in a crucial role that keeps our financial operations running smoothly. In this position, you will manage specialized financial records, handle cash transactions, post charges and credits, and ensure accuracy in all aspects of bookkeeping. If you thrive in a role where your expertise in cash handling, customer service, and data accuracy makes a real difference, this could be the perfect fit for you. Bring your organizational skills and customer-focused mindset to help us maintain the highest standards of financial integrity.
Days and Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm
Bargaining Unit : Employees Council
Posting may close at any time or once max number of applicants has been reached.
Examples of Work Performed
- Posts charges and credits and verifies accuracy of computations.
- Prepares simple reports from records kept.
- Maintains cash and other related records.
- Verifies, records, and deposits cash receipts.
- Records accounts payable disbursements.
- Audits night deposits.
- May be required to answer telephones.
- May be required to transcribe memos or enter information onto forms using a typewriter or word processing software and a computer keyboard and video display monitor.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
Required Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training
Preferred Experience and Training
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal records check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and / or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care / mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and / or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
The following validates my highest level of education
I have the following years of experience in cash handling (examples : bank teller; cashier, etc.).
I have the following years of experience of in-person or over the phone customer service
I have the following years of experience in bookkeeping principles, practices, and procedures.
I have following years of experience preparing financial reports and verifying cash deposits.
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Question
Salary : $20,000
