Job Details

Overview

City of Independence - City Hall, 111 E Maple Ave, Independence, Missouri, United States of America

Responsibilities

Under moderate supervision of an Accounting Supervisor and exercising standard operating judgment in day-to-day transactions, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion. Performs varied and complex bookkeeping and clerical work involving the application of accounting principles and practices. Provides customer service and assists the public, city employees and vendors where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered or presented. Performs account and/or bank reconciliations. Maintains data to ensure proper internal control and supply informational needs. Provides backup support to other divisions in Finance where needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years experience in bookkeeping, accounting or equivalent experience. Must possess basic math skills and have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Experienced in equipment used in financial environment. Requires a high degree of accuracy using 10-key, calculators, typewriters and computers. Correct spelling, grammar and vocabulary. Knowledge of accounting systems software applications.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing or sitting for an extended period of time. May require hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to file and to supply shelves. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

Other Requirements

Drug testing

Background check

In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration in this position.

IBEW Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit position. Hours of work 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to ...@indepmo.org

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.