We are currently seeking: An accounting clerk to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine technical and clerical accounting functions; provide customer service to the public; process payments, cash receipts, and returned checks; perform data entry; update and maintain accounting records; and perform other related duties as assigned. Your responsibilities will include: ? Recording and maintaining various cash reports and spreadsheets ? Answering and directing incoming calls; responding to general inquiries ? Assisting with billing, reports and related spreadsheets as needed ? Receiving, processing, and posting a variety of payments ? Verifying and recording daily cash receipts from City departments ? Reconciling processed deposits to daily bank deposit ? Processing returned checks for City departments ? Performing data entry, inputting job order information, updating and maintaining billing records ? Processing and distributing incoming mail The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Requirements and Skills: ? Performing routine technical and clerical accounting duties ? Creating and changing letters in Microsoft Word ? Creating and using formulas in spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel ? Providing customer service at the front counter and via telephone ? Receiving, verifying, processing and posting payments and cash receipts ? Balancing and maintaining cash assignments ? Performing accurate data entry ? Using a calculator by touch ? Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, outside agencies, and the public MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; AND one-year clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses or Certifications: ? Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License ? Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Required Knowledge: ? Standard cash handling procedures ? Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles ? Customer service standards and protocol ? General office equipment ? Standard office software applications Physical Demands / Work Environment: ? Working in a standard office environment and at the front counter ? Sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.