Accounting Clerk
City of Blair
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- Pay
- $23 to $29
- an hour
- Location
- Blair, NE
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 2 days ago
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What you'll do
- Process accounts payable invoices, verify purchase orders, and prepare payments to vendors.
- Manage accounts receivable activities, including generating invoices, recording payments, and tracking outstanding balances.
- Communicate with vendors and City departments to resolve billing discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment questions.
- Reconcile purchasing card statements, process employee reimbursements, and assist with annual 1099 tax reporting.
- Balance daily cash receipts, reconcile transactions, and prepare bank deposits.
- Process hotel occupation tax payments and assist with sales tax, Keno, and other revenue reporting.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and preparation for the City's annual audit.
- Maintain accurate financial records, organize documentation, and prepare collection correspondence as needed.
- Assist customers and vendors in person, by phone, and through email.
- Help maintain accounting procedures, document processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Work in a collaborative office environment at City Hall.
- Balance daily accounting responsibilities with deadlines, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Maintain organized, accurate financial records while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Communicate professionally with City departments, vendors, customers, and coworkers.
- Education:High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
- Experience:At least three years of bookkeeping or accounts payable experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Accounting Knowledge:Understanding of basic accounting principles, financial transactions, reconciliations, and recordkeeping.
- Technology:Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Skills:Strong organization, attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Communication:Professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with others.
What you need
- Process accounts payable invoices, verify purchase orders, and prepare payments to vendors.
- Manage accounts receivable activities, including generating invoices, recording payments, and tracking outstanding balances.
- Communicate with vendors and City departments to resolve billing discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment questions.
- Reconcile purchasing card statements, process employee reimbursements, and assist with annual 1099 tax reporting.
- Balance daily cash receipts, reconcile transactions, and prepare bank deposits.
- Process hotel occupation tax payments and assist with sales tax, Keno, and other revenue reporting.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and preparation for the City's annual audit.
- Maintain accurate financial records, organize documentation, and prepare collection correspondence as needed.
- Assist customers and vendors in person, by phone, and through email.
- Help maintain accounting procedures, document processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
Basic accounting principlesFinancial transactionsReconciliationsRecordkeepingMicrosoft Office applicationsExcelWordOutlookOrganizationAttention to detailAccuracyProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication
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The City of Blair, NE is hiring an Accounting Clerk! Behind every well-run city is a team keeping the financial details accurate, organized, and on track! The City of Blair is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team. This full-time, non-exempt position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you! Starting Pay Range: $23.14 – $29.82 per hour What You'll Do: Process accounts payable invoices, verify purchase orders, and prepare payments to vendors. Manage accounts receivable activities, including generating invoices, recording payments, and tracking outstanding balances. Communicate with vendors and City departments to resolve billing discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment questions. Reconcile purchasing card statements, process employee reimbursements, and assist with annual 1099 tax reporting. Balance daily cash receipts, reconcile transactions, and prepare bank deposits. Process hotel occupation tax payments and assist with sales tax, Keno, and other revenue reporting. Assist with month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, and preparation for the City's annual audit. Maintain accurate financial records, organize documentation, and prepare collection correspondence as needed. Assist customers and vendors in person, by phone, and through email. Help maintain accounting procedures, document processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Perform other duties as needed. Work Expectations: Work in a collaborative office environment at City Hall. Balance daily accounting responsibilities with deadlines, accuracy, and attention to detail. Maintain organized, accurate financial records while managing multiple tasks and priorities. Communicate professionally with City departments, vendors, customers, and coworkers. What You Bring: Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred. Experience: At least three years of bookkeeping or accounts payable experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of basic accounting principles, financial transactions, reconciliations, and recordkeeping. Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Skills: Strong organization, attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to meet deadlines. Communication: Professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with others. Why Join Us? Play an important role in supporting the City's financial operations and services to the Blair community. Enjoy a variety of accounting responsibilities that keep each day engaging. Work alongside a collaborative team where accuracy, accountability, and initiative are valued. Put your accounting and organizational skills to work in a position that directly supports City departments and residents. Residency Requirement All City of Blair employees must live within 30 miles (straight line) of City Hall: 218 South 16th Street, Blair, NE 68008. Ready to Apply? This position is open until filled. The City of Blair is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.