Accounting Clerk II

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include preparing, processing, and matching purchase orders and invoices, as well as providing assistance with item receiving, verifying vendor information, expediting payments and contacting departments about invoices without corresponding purchase orders; preparing and distributing checks; searching for and researching late payments, returned checks, open invoices and duplicate payments; completing accounts payable cycles; reviewing and monitoring travel expense statements; posting purchasing card transactions;

handling cash, cash reports and other cash-related tasks, such as preparing journal entries and deposit slips, and issuing receipts; and maintaining various spreadsheet and database tracking files. Duties also include answering the telephone, greeting visitors and responding to inquiries; assisting with communication and correspondence with vendors, providing information and resolving complaints; and providing assistance with 1099 preparation and research. Duties will require meticulous attention to detail and excellent data entry skills.

A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of accounting clerical experience are required. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Clerical and ten‑key tests may be required. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG13
FULL PAY RANGE $20.53 - $28.94 PER HOUR

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. The City of Irving is committed to meeting the high standard of fiscal transparency by providing citizens with documents that show how the tax dollars and other revenues are budgeted and spent in a user friendly way. The Financial Services Department is responsible for all fiscal matters related to the City of Irving.

Financial Services provides useful, timely, and reliable financial information and support to city staff, management, council, citizens, and external parties.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.