Job Description

Posting number: 1104320

Department: Finance

Job classification: Accounting Clerk

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

The purpose of this position is to provide timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles, City and Department policies.

Examples of duties

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the buiness.
• Submits invoices received to the appropriate departments for approval; inputs payments; reviews data to ensure proper entries and payments.
• Works with a variety of software including, but not limited to, billing or cash receipt software and financial software.

• Processes invoices for payment per city and department policies and appropriate workflow.
• Audits all invoices presented for payment for accuracy and coding to proper accounts for general ledger; routes invoices to designated locations for necessary approvals.
• Works in a variety of accounting processes including, but not limited to, purchasing, accounts payable, petty cash, and accounts receivable.
• Processes payments for the department's benefits’ deductions.
• Balances daily transactions processed in the customer service department to the ledger and bank statement.
• Assists with the city’s daily cash balancing processes by performing daily cash drawer balance processes and confirming receipts against applicable software systems.
• Provides customer service to internal and external customers by answering questions, researching information, and handling issues.
• Works with other departments and government agencies and follows State code and policies as required.
• Reviews expense reports for accuracy and completeness, assures compliance with City policy.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have one (1) year of experience in accounting or closely related field or a combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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