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The City of College Place is looking for an Accounting Clerk III. This role is primarily responsible for the independent processing of the City's accounts payable and all associated activities. This position requires the ability to accurately handle the receipt, balancing, and entry of large quantities of money and data. Normal assignments are performed without further action or request. Special assignments are made in general detail with special requirements and due dates. Problems which require resolution by higher authority or which may involve policy are referred to the Deputy Finance Director. Work may be reviewed in general for compliance with directives, accuracy, suitability, and timely execution. The position is responsible for providing coverage for the Accounting Clerk II position should the need arise. *Open until filled with the first review of applications on 9/9/2024 * SUPERVISION RECEIVED:   Serves under the direction of the Deputy Finance Director.  SUPERVISION EXERCISED:   None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class. *

• Employees of the City of College Place are expected to model and foster the City's core values: *Open and Honest, Cooperation, Respect, Service, & Diversity. *
• Process City's accounts payable and all associated activities, including verifying invoices, ensuring proper approval for purchases, and monitoring purchase orders.
• Assist Accounting Clerk II with utility billing problems and questions.  
• Answer multiple phone line system and disperse calls to the proper department, or provide general information as needed.
• As part of being cross trained with the Accountant II, may be responsible for day end audit, posting, and balancing of all utility receipts.
• May be responsible for daily A/R receipt deposit preparation.
• Assist with the bank reconciliation process including posting entries necessary for reconciling.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:  

• A thorough knowledge of accounting systems and procedures and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and applications.
• Experience working with public sector accounting practices and procedures highly desirable.
• Customer service best practices using tact and diplomacy in dealing with business associates, other employees, and the general public.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

Work independently with little direction.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Extensive computer experience is required, with emphasis on having working knowledge of common software programs, such as Excel, Word, Windows, etc.

Accurate and proficient use of a 10-key calculator/adding machine is mandatory.

Fax and other office machine skills are required.

Must be able to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Communication skills necessary to deal with co-workers and the public in a highly professional manner are essential. 

Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents, to write routine reports and correspondence, and the ability to read and write the English language in a clear and concise manner. 

Must possess the ability to handle large quantities of money accurately, and on a daily basis.

Versatility to enable the performance of a variety of tasks. 

Confidentiality is required in handling cer