City of Chico Hiring For Account Clerk at Chico, CA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Position Information
This recruitment is to fill one vacancy within the Administrative Services Department, Finance Division.Salary placement upon hire: Employees may expect to be placed on the salary range between steps A – F; however, additional steps may be considered based on prior education and experience.NOTICE: The City of Chico is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce and has made candidate applications anonymous to reduce implicit bias in the hiring process. Candidate names, addresses, and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII) are auto-redacted on applications sent to the department.
Definition:
Under general supervision, to perform routine clerical accounting work involved with daily financial record keeping; to receive monies in payment of bills, fines, fees and licenses; to prepare billing invoices; to process payroll and payment of bills; to compile financial statements and reports; to perform various routine clerical tasks; to operate bookkeeping, calculating, postage machine, and duplicating equipment as well as computers and spreadsheets; to perform related work as assigned including reception, public contact, and phones.Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry level for clerical employees who are required to have some clerical accounting experience. Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision, performing a variety of routine clerical accounting tasks according to established procedures. Typically, an employee rotates through the three basic sections: Mail and Duplicating, Revenue, and Accounts Payable. Work is generally observed during its performance and reviewed upon its completion. As responsibility and experience increase, and if City policy allows, they may be reassigned to the next higher class of Senior Account Clerk.Typical Duties: *
Prepare and process bills, checks, and invoices;*

• Assist with preparation of payroll;
• Receive monies in payment of bills, fines, and fees;*
• Prepare and maintain financial records;*
• Type, index, and file financial information, statistical reports, letters, and memoranda;*
• Process and input purchase orders;*
• Operate office equipment including duplicating equipment, personal computer, and calculators;
• Post a wide assortment of information to records;*
• Balance a variety of municipal accounts;*
• Input journal entries;*
• Answer telephones and respond to various public inquiries regarding fees, bonds, fines, and licenses; *
• Coordinate and perform duplicating services for all departments, as required;*
• Distribute and collect office mail;
• Provide back-up assistance to Senior Account Clerks;
• To perform other related tasks as required.
• Must also be able to handle, lift, and move bags of coins, bundles of mail, and miscellaneous packages weighing in excess of 25 pounds.

• Essential Function

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Duties recorded above are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class; such assignments shall fall under the category of “other duties, as assigned.”Tools and Equipment Used:
Personal computer including word processing and spreadsheet software, computerized accounting system, 10-key calculator, telephone, typewriter, copy machine, fax machine, and postage machine.Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Basic methods, practices, and terminology used in financial record keeping; modern office equipment and procedures; English usage, spelling, and punctuation.Ability to: Perform routine clerical and accounting work; make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately; type at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute; operate calculating and duplicating and automated accounting equipment including ten key machine operation by touch; follow oral and written directions; handle, lift, and move bags of coin, bundles of mail, and packages weighing in excess of 25 pounds; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by specific accounting training.Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid California Driver License.Desired Qualifications:
Experience: One year of experience performing clerical accounting and financial record keeping duties highly desirable.Equivalency may be established pursuant to the City-Wide Classification Plan.Additional Information
The City of Chico is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE, THROUGH THE NEOGOV SYSTEM.If this is the first time you are applying using the online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can build your application which can be saved and used to apply for other City of Chico employment opportunities.Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received by the City of Chico Human Resources Office.Degree, Licenses, Certifications and/or Equivalencies: Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization, net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications are not accepted. Equivalency for experience and/or education listed within a job description may be established pursuant to the City-wide Classification Plan and through coordination with Human Resources. Candidates seeking an equivalency must contact Human Resources, at (530) 879-7900, for instructions on submitting an equivalency request. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses: The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment, unless authorized by the City Manager.Pre-Employment Processing: Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam, psychological exam, and a drug and alcohol screening, depending on the position. E-verify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States.The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Chico will consider individuals with disabilities based on their qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying and will provide reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process. If you require accommodation in the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Office within seven (7) days of the need for accommodation, so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.If you have any questions, or need additional assistance regarding City of Chico employment opportunities, please contact the Human Resources Department at (530) 879-7900 or [email protected] City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: https://chico.ca.us/post/employee-benefitsJob Type: Full-timePay: $33,384.00 – $45,988.80 per year