Finance Clerk
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY Under general direction of the City Director of Finance, the Finance Clerk acts as finance and clerical lead in providing support to other departments; orders and maintains administrative inventories; assists in purchasing and bid documents; serve as project coordinator for various City projects; handle sensitive and/or confidential matters; researching information and developing solutions; perform utility billing and accounting functions; provides back-up to Administrative Office functions.
REQUIREMENTS *Minimum 2 years' experience in responsible clerical work, with a high degree of public contact position. *Must be bondable. *High School graduate or equivalent. *Employer will conduct a background check and drug screen.
PREFERENCES *Associate's degree in business administration, accounting finance or similar fields. *Significant related experience over the required minimum of 2 years may substitute year for year for degree. *Knowledge of Oregon municipal government organization, powers and functions; Oregon laws regarding public meetings, public records; working with elected officials; office practices, procedures and methods; business English, spelling, and punctuation.
JOB DUTIES *Responsible for paying city bills including processing invoices and mailing checks when necessary. *With the authorization and supervision of the Director of Finance aids with the payroll process. *Produce monthly reports for department supervisors. *Orders and maintains office equipment and orders supplies as needed. *Assists in the purchasing and bid process, developing and distributing 'notice to bid' and receives and documents bids submitted. Maintains files, assists vendors with questions. *Collects pertinent information on City issues, researching subject matter and conferring with individuals and City representatives involved to develop solutions. *Organizes and prepares meeting schedules for various departments. *Manages special projects and serves on City committees. *Backup for the Utility Billing Clerk. *Other duties as assigned.
HOURS *Full Time, Monday through Friday
LOCATION *On-site Only; Cascade Locks, Oregon
PAY *Starting at $23.97 per hour.
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