Accounting Clerk Position Available In Baldwin, Alabama

Tallo's Job Summary: The City of Spanish Fort is hiring an Accounting Clerk to perform administrative and financial duties under the City Clerk's guidance. Responsibilities include data entry, invoice matching, resolving discrepancies, check disbursement, budget assistance, and maintaining vendor records. Candidates must have 2 years of accounting experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. The salary ranges from $22.65 to $36.22 per hour with benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans offered. Apply at www.cityofspanishfort.com or in person at the Spanish Fort Community Center.

Company:
City Of Spanish Fort
Salary:
$61225
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Accounting Clerk City of Spanish Fort – 3.7 Spanish Fort, AL Job Details Full-time $22.65 – $36.22 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Spanish Accounts payable Accounting software Financial report writing English High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Accounting Data entry Organizational skills Typing Budgeting Financial management Bookkeeping 2 years Entry level Average typing speed (1-60 WPM)

Full Job Description Summary:

The City of Spanish Fort is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Clerk. Under the guidance of the City Clerk, the Accounting Clerk performs administrative and financial duties. Duties will include prompt and accurate data entry of all invoices into the accounting software; matching and reviewing purchase orders and delivery tickets to corresponding invoices and entering into appropriate general ledger categories; investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies, vendor inquires, and other issues related to accounts payable; maintaining accounts payable to adhere to all periodic accounting deadlines; disbursing all accounts payable checks and following related functions to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all payments; meeting weekly deadlines for check runs to ensure that all AP documents due for payment are distributed by the due date; assisting with audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Company’s policies and procedure; uploading payments into the City’s banking system; ordering supplies for various City departments; assisting the City Clerk with the City contracting process; maintaining fleet records for the City; manages monthly payments and autopay withdrawals; attends budget meetings and assists with the budgeting process; assisting the City Clerk with required financial reports and grant management; maintaining vendor records, including W-9’s and insurance records; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and be insurable by the City’s Insurance Provider. Experience in bookkeeping/accounts payable is highly preferred. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Willing to work overtime and flexible hours at times. Good knowledge of office procedures, practices, systems and equipment; good knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; good knowledge of municipal organization, statutes and ordinances or ability to readily acquire such knowledge; good knowledge of clerical accounting practices; good knowledge of the operation of modern office equipment, including computers; ability to accurately type and perform data entry at a reasonable rate of speed from copy, rough draft, and various sources and forms; ability to write legibly; ability to make visual and arithmetic determinations and computations rapidly and accurately; ability to deal with the public courteously and tactfully; ability to convey concise and accurate explanations of policies and procedures; ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws and regulations and apply them to work problems; ability to plan and direct the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, employees and the general public.

Rate of Pay:

Salary to be determined by qualifications and experience. Minimum starting salary is $22.65 per hour, depending on experience. The City of Spanish Fort offers excellent benefits to full time employees working a minimum of 40 hours per week including: health and dental insurance for the individuals and assistance with family coverage, state retirement, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, and personal days. How to

Apply:

The City of Spanish Fort’s application may be found at www.cityofspanishfort.com or obtained at the Spanish Fort Community Center, located at 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527, Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED, AND THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

The City of Spanish Fort is a Drug Free Workplace and all applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the

ALABAMA DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY. THE CITY OF SPANISH FORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A PARTICIPANT OF E-VERIFY
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:

$22.65 – $36.22 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
Accounting:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Spanish Fort, AL 36527 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Spanish Fort, AL 36527: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

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