Senior Account Clerk

The City of Middletown is accepting applications for the position of Senior Account Clerk. All applicants will be required to take a written examination on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Salary Range:  $34,892 to $45,998 annually with excellent benefits.  Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, and business practices required.

This position does clerical accounting work in the maintenance, review, and processing of financial records and data. Position requires strong communication and listening skills and the ability to interact with customers in a professional manner to provide appropriate solutions in a timely manner.

 

Work involves the preparation and maintenance of records; the auditing of supporting documents, billings, and entering information into accounts; and accounting for cash receipts.  Work is performed in a teamwork environment and under general supervision in accordance with established operational routines and procedures.  Independent judgment is needed in various aspects of the work and in the completion of assignments.  Work is reviewed by observation and by internal control systems and audits for adherence to standard operating procedures and accuracy.

 

This position requires moderate physical exertion.  Most of the job is spent sitting, with occasional walking, bending, and some lifting (less than 25 pounds).  Certain coordinated finger/limb movement must be performed during the regular work routine.  Mature speech and hearing skills are required for telephone contacts and personal contacts.  Clear vision is required for use of the computer terminal, for auditing and posting information.

 

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by courses in accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, business practices, and public relations; experience in bookkeeping or related work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application packets (includes examination information and complete position description) may be obtained from the Human Resources Office located on the second floor of City Building, One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio or may be downloaded from the website at http://www.cityofmiddletown.org/jobs. Deadline to submit application is Friday, October 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EOE/Drug-free workplace.