SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK

Financial, Administrative, and Clerical Support

Under general supervision, provides financial, administrative, and clerical support to an assigned department or division.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

TASKS

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices;
• Prepares billing memorandums for internal and external law enforcement agencies;
• Maintains records and files associated with various business transactions according to the area of assignment;
• Matches requisitions with purchase orders and prepares for data input;
• Updates and adjusts information on billing lists, verifies account balances, replicates invoices and claim forms;
• Researches invoices and financial documents to resolve questions or complaints;
• Provides training and instructions for department or division staff;
• May assist auditors by compiling historical journal entries, backup documentation, and related items.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND three years of accounting, payroll, or bookkeeping experience in a municipality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS begins with a complete review of all applications and resumes submitted for consideration. Only applicants determined to be " most qualified ," as reflected by their application materials, will be invited to participate in the examination for this recruitment. The examination process may consist of one or more of the following test parts : (1) Writing Exercise, (2) Academic Training & Experience Evaluation, or (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Candidates must pass each test part with a 70% score or higher to have their name placed on the active eligibility list for this position.

The top three ranking individuals shall be invited to a Background Investigation Interview, a comprehensive police investigation that may include a credit review, polygraph, character reference check, and a psychological and physical medical examination.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practice.