Accounting Clerk PT

Accounting Clerk Pt

Salary : $38,667.20 - $58,011.20 Annually

Location : Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type : Part Time

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of cashier and account clerk duties for the Financial Services department, to process various financial transactions, forms and reports, and to perform general office duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Receives and processes payments for Utility bills from the public.
• Receives and reconciles money from the beach and posts payments to the General Ledger through cash receipt posting.
• Corresponds with customers and assists in explaining their Utility Bill account with reference to late fees, extra turn on charges and past due amounts.
• Performs data-entry work to input cash receipts in the computer; posts adjustments and corrections as needed; assigns codes and account numbers to financial transactions; batches, sorts and matches financial records and forms; verifies account and transaction figures; processes forms and records.
• Contacts vendors, customers, banks, City departments and others in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Processes payments, updates inspection reports, and balances accounts for fire inspections.
• Processes returned checks, performs follow-up collections work, and compiles monthly report.
• Records program and financial data for Police, City Clerk, Library, Human Resources, Development and various other departments on activity reports through cash receipt posting.
• Sorts checks and forms in preparation for distribution to City departments and vendors.
• Establishes and maintains various files and records and dispositions records for storage.
• Posts incoming drop box and mail payments.
• Posts all payments with relation to Accounts Receivable invoices sent to various types of vendors.
• Prepares daily deposit and review of cash receipts.
• Performs various clerical duties including typing checks and other documents, preparing bills for mailing, copying and faxing documents.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or valid equivalent; One (1) year previous experience involving clerical and customer service work; and Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work experience using Superion, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Cashiering and / or accounting experience.

Communication Competencies

Effectively communicates with supervisor, elected officials, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (Ksas)

Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices involving cash receipts. Knowledge of cashiering and computers. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationship with all persons interacted with during the performance of duties. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to troubleshoot, research and resolve customer issues. Ability to perform accurately perform data entry tasks. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Benefits

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes :

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Required Question

Employer : City of Boynton Beach

Address : 100 E. Ocean Ave City Hall - Human Resources Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

Phone : 5617426275

Website : http : / / www.boynton-beach.org

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