Office Account Clerk - Full Time (Provisional)

The Town of Penfield is seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-service-oriented individual to join the Town Clerk’s Office. This position plays an important role in supporting daily municipal operations and serving residents in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities include clerical support, records management, financial processing, licensing, and public interaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process permits, licenses, and various public transactions
• Receive and process payments, balance daily receipts, and prepare bank deposits
• Provide assistance to residents in person, by phone, and through email communication
• Maintain records, filing systems, reports, and confidential documents
• Assist with dog licensing renewals, marriage records, FOIL requests, and other municipal recordkeeping functions
• Perform scanning, data entry, document retention, and records management tasks
• Monitor office supplies and maintain organized workspaces and files
• Support seasonal and annual administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work accurately with financial records and detailed information
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software
• Ability to multitask and interact professionally with the public and coworkers

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

(A) Successful completion of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours, including six (6) semester credit hours in Accounting from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; OR

(B) One (1) year of full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in the maintenance of financial accounts and records; OR

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Candidates qualifying under (A) or (C) must submit a student transcript or unofficial college transcript showing completed coursework and credits received at the time of application.

Pay: $44,254.71 - $51,333.68 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person