Accounting Clerk I - Operations Accounting

The Accounting Clerk I – Operations assists with the daily activities of the Tax Payment & Reconciliations department. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes checks daily for the Operations, Tax Disbursement, and Delinquency teams
• Assists the Accounts Payable process by processing selected payments through Sage 100
• Prepares journal entries with detailed backup for review by others
• Prepares a daily cash position analysis to state the current cash balance and the next day’s projected balance as assigned
• Files journal entries and other backup or support per department standards
• Performs daily Tax Payment Clearing Account reconciliations as assigned
• Cross-trains to assist with other position responsibilities in the case of absences
• Reviews procedures and recommends process improvements

 Miscellaneous

• Meets monthly collections targets and productivity goals
• Performs as-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position will perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department.

Salary range: $15.74 - $21.45

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of accounting related work experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting related work experience
• 5 years of related experience in the tax industry
• Experience with Sage 100