Finance Clerk

City of Florence•Florence, KY

4d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, the Finance Clerk performs advanced clerical and administrative duties within the Finance Department. This position involves a variety of complex tasks requiring accuracy, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of departmental procedures and financial processes.

Requirements

Proficient in handling and balancing cash receipts.
Strong knowledge of contemporary office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Highly skilled in business math, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to learn modern computing systems and department-specific applications.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, officials, and the public.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey and comprehend information clearly and effectively.
Dependable, resourceful, and capable of working independently.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Sound reasoning, integrity, and a commitment to public service.
Must maintain professional conduct, demeanor, and appearance when representing the City.
Valid Driver’s License and maintain insurability to operate City vehicles.
Must be bondable.
Notary Public certification required.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three years progressively responsible work experience involving the handling of cash receipts and frequent contact with the public; or related experience and education; or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Prepare, distribute, and maintain departmental correspondence, forms, reports, memos, invoices, statements, payroll data, records, and files, in hard and/or digital format.
Respond to phone calls and visitors to the department concerning water and sewer issues.
Respond to requests for information and issue work orders as required for water and sewer services.
Distribute and maintain work order files, customer complaints, and applications for new connections and disconnections.
Process payments for payroll, occupational licenses, and insurance premium fees.
Process all payments and reconcile to water and sewer cash receipts.
Order and maintain departmental supplies.
Collect, receive, and reconcile money for copies, tapes, taxes, assessments, fines, penalties, interest, or any other payments due and collectible.
Perform other finance-related duties as directed by the Finance Supervisor.
Special projects as assigned.
Perform other job duties as assigned.