Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk is a support position for the Finance Department. This position is responsible for working with utility billing, including processing accounts receivables and recording customer changes, and working in accounts payable, including data entry and maintaining vendor files. This position works directly with the public on bill payments and customer invoicing.

While the Accounting Clerk's duties are diverse, this position will focus more on the AP duties with utility billing duties being secondary.

The minimum pay for this position without any experience is $17.55/hr.
*Pay is determined based on prior experience. Consideration is given to previous relevant experience, as well as honorable military service time served.

This posting will remain open until filled.
Applications/Resumes will be reviewed as they come in.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

• Performs accounts payable data entry processing, deductions from proper departmental accounts
• Performs accounts receivable data entry, allocating to proper accounts.
• Provides citizens enquiring about information regarding utility billings with quality customer service.
• Performs duties required during the complete transaction cycle for all utility billing accounts, including but not limited to: calculating balances, mailing, posting of receipts, and maintenance of all permanent records.
• Maintains vendor files.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of efficient office procedures, computer applications, software programs including documents and spreadsheets; have the ability to analyze, create, and produce reports and operate related equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, City officials, related agencies and the general public.
• Ability to provide reliable information and high quality, consistent service; conscious of how individual actions impact the City of Andover. Must relate well to different styles and show consideration for others.
• Possess good organizational skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize, plan, and work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision provided by the Sr. Accountant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to meet scheduled deadlines and perform all duties accurately with attention to detail and good error recognition capabilities.
• This employee must be able to recognize and maintain confidential information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years of experience in an office environment. Employee is expected to demonstrate the necessary skills to perform the job within acceptable standards after six months.
• High school diploma or GED, required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional maximum lift of 20 lbs. from floor to waist; occasional forward reach; occasional crouch/bend; continuous bilateral hand coordination; continuous sit; occasional stand; occasional walk.
• Generally, adverse working conditions do not exist in this position. However, at times this position deals with high stress due to customer contact and multiple task deadlines.

BENEFITS
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:

• I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.


• If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.


• I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf