Account Clerk II                                        FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work preparing and assisting with the maintenance of financial records, entering, verifying and checking data, processing payroll and other financial accounts, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Finance Manager.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.

Processes payroll; reviews timesheets; maintains timekeeping records; processes and distributes payroll checks; prepares and sends electronic files to appropriate agencies; prepares checks for employee withholdings and deductions.

Processes invoices for payment to vendors; checks invoices for accuracy; scans and inputs invoice data into computer system.

Processes sales tax; generates vendor information requests.

Processes check and refund requests; verifies information; batches check requests; inputs data into system.

Prepares and processes various reports; generates 1099 and W-2 forms.

Maintains invoice files; processes voids; generates new files for accounts payable.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment; some knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; some knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment; skill in using various office machines and some typing; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to follow detailed work procedures; ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, auditors and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in an entry level accounting position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.