Finance Clerk II

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs duties related to the financial operations of the City, may provide a wide variety of clerical, billing, and/or accounting functions. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures and reports to the Finance Director.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(all duties may not be performed by all incumbents) Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Business Tax Receipts, Purchasing, Payroll and Utility Billing. Recommends, implements and maintains necessary Division policies and procedures to ensure internal consistency, control and efficiency of operations and to protect the best interests of City customers. Documents and maintains various policies and procedures. Provides written analysis, reports, studies, and recommendations concerning any and all facets of the City's Finance and Customer Service Division to the Finance Director. Responsible for balancing the daily deposit summary sheet and for preparing the daily bank deposit. Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Files correspondence, reports, records and materials according to appropriate departmental guidelines. Receives telephone inquiries and complaints, ascertaining the nature of the call, screens, and directs to the appropriate department; greets and directs visitors, as and when appropriate. Assists with the resolution of minor routine administrative and operational problems. Responds to inquiries and requests from the general public and business community regarding utility accounts, through friendly, professional customer service skills, ascertaining the needs of the customer and providing appropriate assistance and information. Recommends and enforces policies and procedures to promote maximum departmental efficiency and effectiveness Prepares, review and/or maintains various types of documents required by the finance department. Perform customer service phone support, cashier functions/coverage as needed. Assists with monitoring and/or training other team members within the department. Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis. May be required to return to work to assist with emergency management preparation, response and/or recovery activities. Performs other related work as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma required, Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Vocational/Technical training in computer operations required 4 - 5 years general office experience, business and/or accounting required Valid Florida driver's license required Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Pay:

From $19.20 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance

Work Location:

In person