Accounting Clerk II

Under general supervision, assists with related accounting and auditing functions.  Also responsible for general to complex clerical, reception, and office support duties; prepares complex reports; maintains computerized files; performs other related duties as required.

• Enters and updates data utilizing spreadsheet or database applications
• Reviews Accounts Payable electronic correspondence and distributes invoices accordingly
• Data entry for Accounts Payable to include entering, scanning, filing, and/or updating data utilizing spreadsheet and database applications
• May audit and process more involved claims for payment to include travel, court appointed attorney vouchers, request for payments, and other payables as assigned
• Establishes and maintains complex reports and filing systems utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel with minimal supervision 
• Backup for preparing documentation for outside requests for Tax ID or Tax exemption
• Communicates with internal County staff concerning discrepancies and processing issues
• Backup to other Accounting Clerks 
• Acts as backup to office receptionist greeting and directing the general public and county staff
• Answers and routes telephone calls utilizing discretion and tact
• Responds to general and complex questions and office complaints
• Receive, sort and distribute mail
• May supervise, lead or train Accounting Clerks I’s, and administrative or clerical support personnel
• Performs related duties as required

• Graduation from a Community College with a Associates in Accounting or closely related field and (1) year experience in accounting, auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Skill in operating a personal computer, scanner, and other office equipment. Experience working with Infor/Lawson a plus
• Skilled in problem solving, decision making, and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, County employees and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must be able to maintain an effective attendance record/pattern
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are inside an office environment
• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10-20 lbs. occasionally
• Occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard, 10-key adding machine, and basic office equipment. Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending to perform the essential functions

Salary : $3,274