Accounting Clerk
Accounting Clerk
A well-established public sector organization is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their team. The organization values integrity, transparency, and service excellence, and plays a key role in supporting local community needs through financial stewardship and regulatory compliance.
This is a frontline administrative role suited for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional and civic-focused environment. The successful candidate will manage daily cashiering activities, respond to public inquiries, and support routine administrative and clerical functions. You’ll interact directly with citizens regarding tax-related questions, process a moderate volume of financial transactions, and help maintain accurate records—making a direct impact on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process daily payments over the counter and online, handling approximately 20–40 transactions per day.
- Accept and record payments primarily via check and credit card; minimal cash handling required.
- Respond to citizen phone inquiries related to business license taxes, refuse fees, utility user tax, and similar municipal charges.
- Support administrative tasks including filing, application processing, and ledger reconciliation.
- Navigate multiple software systems to input, retrieve, and process financial and account information accurately.
- Provide excellent frontline service while maintaining data accuracy and organizational compliance.
Key Requirements:
- At least 1 year of administrative, cashiering, or clerical experience in a public-facing role.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Experience using financial or cashiering software; familiarity with Tyler Munis or Rams Waste is a plus.
- Prior experience working in a government or municipal agency is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately handle transaction processing.
- Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to multiple software platforms.
- Clear and professional communication skills when interacting with the public and internal teams.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage repetitive tasks with consistency and care.
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Ready to step into a meaningful role that supports your career goals while making a positive community impact? Apply today with your resume and contact information—we look forward to connecting with you!