Accounting Clerk

Description : The Accounting Clerk performs routine accounting and administrative duties to support the Finance Department, including payroll and financial reporting. This position plays a key role in processing payroll for City employees, maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with various accounting operations. The annual pay for this position is $62,622-$79,811.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bi-weekly payroll for more than 350 full-time, part-time, and elected City employees.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including hours worked, salary changes, benefits, exemptions, and personal information.
• Track and maintain vacation and sick leave accruals for employees.
• Calculate and remit state and federal payroll taxes, retirement contributions, insurance premiums, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and paychecks.
• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports, including year-end W-2 processing.
• Compile, calculate, post, balance, and reconcile payroll data, identifying and resolving discrepancies in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare financial, statistical, and operational reports and assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Provide support to the Finance and Human Resources Departments on special projects as assigned.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and invoice filing.
• Assist with reconciling and recording cash deposits from City departments with the City’s bank records.
• Process utility tax rebate requests.
• Assist the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director with the annual property and casualty insurance renewal process and help monitor worker’s compensation claims.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; OR
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible payroll or accounting experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.