Account Clerk
Company: City of Norwood
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The City of Norwood, Ohio is looking for an Account Clerk for
its Treasury Department. In order to be considered for the
position, candidates must apply before noon on June 12th and pass a
Civil Service exam, held on Wednesday, June 14th at 6pm at Norwood
City Hall (4645 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212). Extra credit
will be added to each applicant's written examination passing score
of 70% or greater for the following: (1) military credit of 20% of
the passing score to candidates who submit with their application
for employment a military service DD-214 form confirming an
honorable discharge, OR (2) educational credit of 10% of the
passing score for a bachelor's degree or above, OR (3) educational
credit of 5% of the passing score for an associate degree.
IMPORTANT: Copies of degree substantiation documents or DD-214
forms MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT or
extra credit will not be applied. Applicants must provide all
required documents.Job Summary:Performs intermediate skilled
administrative support work maintaining a variety of financial
records, reports and documents, processing purchase requisitions,
keeping accurate records of budget activity, and ensuring
competence and compliance with the City of Norwood's applicable
laws.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares and maintains
financial systems and records.Prepares and submits monthly,
quarterly, and annual reports.Completes a breakdown of expenses to
be charged to proper department; types financial statements;
maintains check register.Maintains internal audit policies and
procedures.Report funds received and deposited as well as funds
disbursed.Prepares a wide variety of accounting, fiscal,
statistical and similar reports.Prepares for and assists with
outside audits.Maintains financial records for instructional supply
funds for all departments.Attends meetings, trainings, and seminars
as directedMeets all job safety requirements and all applicable
OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential
functions.Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; may be
required to work extra hours, evening hours, weekends and/or
holidays as required; due to the nature of the job, when scheduled
for on-call assignment, the employee must be available to return to
work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when
called to do so.Performs other duties as assigned.Competency:Strong
organizational skills and able to manage multiple activities
simultaneously.Excellent written and oral communication
skillsCollaborative nature and community drivenProficient with
Microsoft Office applications include Outlook, Word, and Excel as
well as online software programsAbility to operate various office
equipment, including computer, printer, copier, fax machine,
calculator and telephoneQualifications & Requirements: High school
diploma is required.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a
financial or administrative environmentExperience with municipal
money managementExperience deescalating tense situationsAdvanced
Excel skills (PivotTables, formulas, etc.)Post-high school
education in accounting or public administration is a
plus.Supervisory Responsibilities: None.Ability to: Interpret
extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and
manuals; deal with many variables and determine specific action;
apply management principles to solve agency problems; understand,
interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific
situations; exercise independent judgment and discretion; complete
routine forms; prepare accurate documentation; compile reports;
gather, collect, and classify information; add, subtract, multiply,
and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals, and
percentages; communicate effectively; respond to inquiries from
public and/or officials; compile and prepare reports; understand
technical manuals and/or verbal instructions; develop and maintain
effective working relationships; resolve complaints; travel to and
gain access to worksite.
Keywords: City of Norwood, Cincinnati , Account Clerk, Accounting, Auditing , Cincinnati, Ohio
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