Finance Clerk I

Description:

Under general supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting work in a division of a large Town department. Is responsible for various parts of the bookkeeping cycle. Reports to division Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in maintaining disbursement accounts for the Town, including encumbering of purchases, auditing of invoices, preparing vouchers, posting, reconciling and preparing trial balances and other necessary reports; maintains paid voucher files.
• Maintains various parts of complete set of general accounting books, which may include control accounts, and may inform department directors of budget balances.
• Examines vouchers, invoices, audit reports or other posting media to determine their accuracy, completeness and conformance with laws and regulations.
• Contacts employees in Town departments and outside vendors concerning accounts and payments.
• Prepares balances and runs A/P checks and EFTs, including refund checks.
• Maintains spreadsheets for proper allocation of various utility payments across Town departments.