Clerk - Finance

Clerk I Finance

The Town of North Kingstown is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support the Finance Department. This position performs a variety of clerical and accounting-related duties with moderate complexity and requires independent judgment and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receive, record, and process all receipts, including resident tax payments.
• Prepare daily bank deposits.
• Provide customer service at the public counter and by phone, responding to questions and concerns from residents and vendors.
• Process invoices for payment, ensuring they match purchase orders and payments are recorded in proper general ledger accounts.
• Maintain vendor files and ensure all required documentation (including IRS Form W-9) is complete.
• Assist in preparing and processing year-end 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing and payment inquiries.

Qualifications : Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least one year of experience in accounts payable / bookkeeping / accounting. Associate degree in accounting or business is preferred. Experience with Microsoft office products (Excel, Office, Outlook). Ability to create and work with Excel spreadsheets.

Salary : $21.87-25.55 per hour, plus benefits

Application period closes November 17, 2025

EOE