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Finance Clerk

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City of Clarksville

Clarksville, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION CITY OF CLARKSVILLE JOB IDENTIFICATION
A.
Job Title:
Finance Clerk B.
Department:
Administration C.
Reports To:
City Secretary D.
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (as needed) Attend Council Meetings as needed.
WORK PERFORMED
A.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Responsible for the recording of all financial and monetary transaction of the city and for the proper and lawful care of city funds. Works closely with the City Secretary/Treasurer to insure that all city funds and records are properly filed and maintained. Maintains the correct principal balance on all bonds notes.
B. MAJOR DUTIES 1.
Properly codes and charges expenses to the correct account for city's payables. 2. Shall render a full and correct monthly statement of receipts and payments to the City Secretary prior to council meetings. 3. Maintain proper records of the receipts and disbursements of the city, and separately under proper heads, each cause of receipt and disbursement. 4. Shall accurately label and file city documents as requested by the City Secretary. 5. Shall keep a register of bonds and bills issued by the city, and all evidence of debt due and payable to it. 6. Assign purchase order numbers for all purchases upon approvable of the City Manager and/or City Secretary/Treasurer. 7. Shall work in the water office as needed or as directed by supervisor. 8. Shall sort mail daily. 9. Shall perform other duties and acts as supervisor may direct.
C. WORKING CONDITIONS 1.
Work inside City Hall. 2. Work is meticulous in dealing with detailed figures. 3. Subject to routine work. 4. Subject to argumentative customers.
D. EQUIPMENT USED 1.
Personal Computer 2. Calculator 3. Telephone 4. Copy Machine 5. Cash Register 6. Typewriter 7. Billing Computer 8. Radio Receiver/Transmitter
E. EDUCATION AND LICENSE REQUIRED 1.
High School Diploma or GED 2. Education and/or Training in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance. 3. Education and/or Training in Computers 4.
Must Be Bondable Qualifications:
1. Properly codes and charges expenses to the correct account for city s payables. 2. Shall render a full and correct monthly statement of receipts and payments to the City Secretary prior to council meetings. 3. Maintain proper records of the receipts and disbursements of the city, and separately under proper heads, each cause of receipt and disbursement. 4. Shall accurately label and file city documents as requested by the City Secretary. 5. Shall keep a register of bonds and bills issued by the city, and all evidence of debt due and payable to it. 6. Assign purchase order numbers for all purchases upon approvable of the City Manager and/or City Secretary/Treasurer. 7. Shall work in the water office as needed or as directed by supervisor. 8. Shall sort mail daily. 9. Shall perform other duties and acts as supervisor may direct. This is not a complete list of all duties.
E. EDUCATION AND LICENSE REQUIRED 1.
High School Diploma or GED 2. Education and/or Training in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance. 3. Education and/or Training in Computers 4. Must Be Bondable