What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Clerk position at McCracken County Fiscal Court?
Description
Under the supervision of the Treasurer, performs a variety of accounting and financial, record keeping tasks. Enters various data into computers, processes transactions, performs reconciliations and prepares financial reports, disbursements and summaries.
Essential Functions:
- Performs various accounting tasks related to the general ledger, accounts payable, and receivable.
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.
- Assists with accounts payable processing, enters invoice data, reviews invoices, and maintains master files.
- Interprets and translates facts and information related to accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial practices.
- Performs various clerical and administrative tasks such as typing, filing, copying, and other related duties as assigned.
- Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Cross-trained in time-keeping and payroll processing,
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must adhere to departmental standards regarding confidentiality and other privacy issues.
Employment Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree or the equivalent of classwork and/or training in accounting, bookkeeping, word processing, spreadsheets, computerized accounting systems, and/or closely related subjects.
Experience: A minimum of three years of clerical experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable. Prefer experience with computerized accounting system.
Other Requirements:
The ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening including but not limited to; reference checks, criminal background, motor vehicle record check and drug screen is required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. as it relates to the opening or moving of boxes of paper or supplies and materials needed regarding the tasks of this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is a typical office environment involving the use of standard office equipment. Care and maintenance responsibilities go hand in hand with the daily use of such equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18