Apply Early. This recruitment will remain open until 300 APPLICATIONS have been received or until Sunday, July 11 at 11:59 p.m.
 

ACCOUNT CLERK WANTED!
 

The City of Buena Park's Award Winning Finance Department has an opportunity for a talented Account Clerk to assist our professional accounting staff.
 

The position needs a responsible, reliable, and hard working team player with a commitment to superior customer service. Under general supervision, the account clerk performs clerical accounting work related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing activities; prepares and maintains accounting records; and does related work as required.

 

The ideal candidate has cash reconciliation, customer service, accounting programs, spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (Word/WordPerfect) experience. Learn more about the department and the requirements below and APPLY TODAY!

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
 

The Buena Park Finance Department is responsible for the revenue collection, invoicing, payroll, general accounting, auditing, financial reporting and budgeting for the City, Successor Agency, and the Buena Park Cable Foundation. The Finance Department also serves as the billing agent for water, trash, sewer, and paramedic subscription services within the City and administers the City's Business License program. The Finance Department consists of 12 employees, an operating budget of over $900,000, and manages an investment portfolio of over $106 million.
 

 

The Account Clerk is the entry-level position in the accounting clerical series and is distinguished from the Senior Account Clerk, which performs a greater range of more complex job functions under lesser supervision. The Account Clerk receives technical direction from the Senior Accounting Technician.

 

 

 

 

 

Basic methods, terminology, and practices of financial record keeping and governmental accounting; accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing procedures; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; business license procedures; basic payroll and timekeeping procedures; basic math; effective customer service techniques.

 

 

Complete basic accounting tasks; count cash, make accurate change, and balance cash drawer; post transactions and make accurate mathematical calculations; verify and review invoices and payments for completeness and accuracy; prepare basic accounting records; operate computer equipment and use spreadsheet, database, and word processing software applications; operate calculator and standard office equipment; follow oral instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, staff, management, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

 

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is constantly required to sit, and occasionally to stand and walk. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach above and below shoulder level with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing more than 20 pounds.

 

Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently; and interact appropriately with customers, staff, management, vendors, contractors, and the general public in the course of work.

 

The employee frequently works in office conditions where the noise level is usually moderate, at or below 85 decibels.

High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent AND one year of accounting and clerical support experience is required. Training or coursework in basic accounting procedures is desirable.

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Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.buenapark.com/hr as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.

The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
 
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.