Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant |
FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Finance |
Reports to: Finance Director

Salary Range: 42,083 – 45,760

Location: City of Claremore, Oklahoma (Tulsa Metropolitan Area)

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, performs routine clerical, accounting, and administrative work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general administration.

• Process purchase orders for all City departments, ensuring that purchases comply with applicable policies and procedures and maintain a numerical filing of all purchase orders
• Mail vendor payments when approved and released according to established purchasing policies
• Reconcile operating and investment bank accounts monthly
• Balance claims to accounts payable check stubs, and maintain filing of all claims
• Responsible for data entry of journal vouchers to general ledger
• Prepare deposits for departments citywide, tracking receipt ranges and performing periodic internal cash start‑up audits
• Prepare periodic utility, financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned
• Prepare/Process bond reimbursement documents
• Perform other duties as directed in a manner which supports the vision, goals, and strategic objectives, as well as, the overall effectiveness of the finance department
• Provides clerical support to the finance staff as required
• Serves as a back‑up for accounts payable processing
• Any special projects and/or duties as assigned by the Finance Director
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures
• Abilities:
  Come to work on time, follow directions, be honest and dependable, maintain a safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be courteous and considerate team member, manage time effectively, concentrate on work, recognize problems and find solutions
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish successful working relationships; ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information; ability to understand and follow instructions
• Skill:
  Skill when dealing with people in a positive, customer service oriented manner. Skill in operating listed tools and equipment

Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Finance, or related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.

Personal computer, word processing and spreadsheet software; 10-key calculator, phone, and copy machine.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.