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Accounting Clerk I (Part-time 25 hours/week) - Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

Salary

$56k - $67k

Min Experience

2 years

Location

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

About the Department

Performs responsible clerical accounting duties requiring some analysis and independent judgment in the application of routine posting, calculation and verification procedures to create and maintain financial records within the limits of an established accounting system.

Position Duties

Graduation from High School plus two (2) years of work experience in a financial or payroll environment or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: College courses in accounting, finance or business management may be substituted for up to one year of work experience with 30 credits in related course work equal to one year of work experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of bookkeeping and/or payroll procedures and practices, standard office methods and procedures, budgetary accounting practices, and the use of electronic equipment.

Skilled in the use of a personal computer utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software and various industry-specific equipment and programs.

Skilled in office conduct, attending work regularly, presenting a groomed appearance, arriving and departing on time.

Ability to make computations with speed and accuracy, to handle monetary transactions accountably and to maintain payroll and accounting records.

Ability to perform basic reconciliations and prepare payroll and financial reports.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to make oral and written reports.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with professionals, fellow employees, public officials and the general public, handling inquiries with courtesy and tact.

Ability to operate standard office equipment and to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Willingness to accept monetary responsibility.

Exam Plan: Pass/Fail Computer Skills Test

Minimum Qualifications

Bargaining Status: GMEA
Salary Range: G-E

FLSA: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL FEATURES:

Collects and handles cash related to department or division transactions; responsible for receipt, accounting and deposit of funds received. May transport cash funds and checks to financial facilities. Inputs transactions, verifies payments and balances receipts. Identifies discrepancies and resolves them.

Classifies and/or codes transactions to appropriate accounts; posts disbursements by funds and banks; reconciles statements from banks where funds are deposited; prepares reports and maintains filing system.

Receives, records and deposits revenues following standardized procedures.

Prepares vendor checks, maintaining vendor check register and supporting documents.

Performs specialized billing or accounting procedures using industry-specific software.

Prepares and maintains monthly, quarterly and annual statements and reports as required.

Responds to inquiries from the public providing high level of customer satisfaction; handles customer complaints, providing follow-up as needed for resolution.

Assists the public with forms and statements, ensuring adherence to department standards and procedures. Explains policies and procedures and resolves disputes with courtesy and tact.

Maintains responsibility for weekly and bi-weekly payroll, employee files and earning records including time and leave records.

Performs related work as assigned.

Other Qualifications

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

About the company

Provides local government services and municipal administration to Greenwich residents.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Payroll software

Accounting software