Finance Clerk Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Finance Clerk 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Signal Mountain, TN 37377

Town of Signal Mountain Position Description Title:

Financial Department:

Finance Clerk Pay Grade 6

Purpose:

Employee performs all functions required to answer the proper and timely execution of accounts payables. Employee also prepares, collects and receipts taxes, and performs other clerical accounting or related work. This position is under the supervision of the Finance Director.

Fair Labor Standards Act Service :

Non-Exempt. (Hourly) Essential Functions of the

Job:

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omissions of specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed. Processes vendor invoices and issue checks for accounts payable. Posts routine journal entries. Files paid invoices, check copies and other documents. Collect and receive miscellaneous receipts such as pool passes, building permits, beer taxes, and pavilion or gym rentals. Prepare deposits and cash reports. Prepare monthly property tax reports. Serve customers at the main desk and receipt payments. Keep a variety of financial records and prepare statistical reports as needed. Answers and routes telephone calls and visitors; handles routine inquires. Prepare payroll in absence of the Payroll Clerk. Prepare and respond to Records Requests as the Public Records Request Coordinator Other duties as assigned. Equipment Computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and application of accounting, budgeting, finance, payroll and office procedures. Knowledge of data processing equipment and accounting software. Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, town ordinances, and state and federal laws, especially those pertaining to personnel, purchasing, and payroll processing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public, subordinates and other employees. Ability to formulate administrative and special reports.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or the equivalent of training, education, and experience.

Experience Required:

One year.

Problem Solving Requirements:

Solve problems in situations where most problems have occurred before and their solutions are familiar.

Writing Skills Required:

Write standard documentation using established formats; document work performed, actions taken or results by writing one or two brief sentences.

Speaking/Presentation Skills Required:

Answer questions with brief response or provide standard information to customers/citizens, visitors, callers, supervisors, or other employees. Interview or discuss detailed information, frequently involving customer/citizen problems or complaints.

Job Related Communication:

Within the department

• daily With employees in other departments
• daily With employees in other organizations
• daily With the public
• daily

Planning & Scheduling:

Limited

• some planning of own activities is required.

Difficulty of Work:

Work involves moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and operations following established laws and procedures.

Assignment of Work:

General direction in following established practices and clear-cut policies.

Effects of Work Errors:

Errors are readily detected in normal course of work by standard check resulting in little or no difficulty in loss of time to correct.

Working Conditions:

On average 20% standing, 20% walking, and 60% sitting. Approximately 0-20 lbs. may be required for lifting. Lifting frequency

• some Bending
• some Pushing and/or pulling loads
• none Reaching over head
• some Kneeling
• some Crawling
• none Climbing ladders
• none

Mental/Visual Effort:

Typing/CRT

• frequent Attention to detail
• frequent Monitoring equipment
• none Detailed inspection
• none Transcription/proofreading
• frequent

Adverse Conditions:

Exposure to temperature extremes

• none Dangerous equipment
• none Chemicals
• none Noise
• none Physical effort/risk
• none

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.59

• $23.

05 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person