Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Performs a variety of financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned area including accounts payable, accounts receivables, business license, cashiering, purchasing, and risk management; gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, audits, posts, inputs, updates, maintains, files and distributes financial, statistical, personnel and related data; assists in establishing and maintaining accounts, journals and ledgers; prepares accounting entries to transfer funds between accounts; reconciles accounts; verifies fund balances and adjusts accounting records; maintains control of assigned funds and accounts; assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports; gathers and organizes data to assist management in the preparation of reports and recommendations; receives, balances and posts cash funds; maintains fixed asset records.
• Performs a full range of accounts payable duties including assuming responsibility for paying invoices, material requisitions, purchase orders, demands and general debts incurred by the City; reviews documents for validity and accuracy; researches invoices and obtains authorization for payment.
• Assists in the establishment of forms and procedures relating to financial record keeping methods; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; creates spreadsheets, enters data, and generates reports using spreadsheet software; creates documents using word processing software.
• Processes accounting documents and financial transactions in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures; duties may vary according to work assignment.
• Provides information, instruction and assistance to the public and others having business with the City; assists customers with requests, applications, government forms, and other documents; accepts and processes payments from walk-in customers and by mail; answers telephones, emails, greets the public, responds to and resolves customer service issues in a courteous and respectful manner; answers questions and resolves issues within scope of authority and City guidelines; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution; coordinates solution of customer service issues with other department staff, and effectively communicates customer service issues.
• Computes and determines various tax liabilities and/or various permit fees along with explaining calculations and compliance requirements to the public.
• Processes requests for information, and attempts to resolve them by researching files and records; explains rules, policies, and procedures; explains the proper use and completion of forms and documents.
• Receives, processes and posts details of transactions such as licensing and permit fees and fines; opens and sorts incoming mail for processing.
• Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of financial and financial transactions within designated limits.
• Prepares and submits required reports.
• Provides assistance in other Finance Department functional areas as assigned including payroll, risk management, and purchasing.
• Performs a variety of clerical functions, including typing, filing, and maintaining records; cross-trains in other accounting and clerical jobs as assigned.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing and/or payroll and customer service experience. 

Knowledge of: 

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of payroll or accounting payment processing, bookkeeping, balancing registers, receipt processing procedures and records maintenance.
• Telephone etiquette and customer service protocol.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
• Business computers and standard MS Office software applications.

• Explaining accounting rules and regulations and City policies and procedures.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Entering numerical and related information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Maintaining accurate and interrelated financial and technical records.
• Organizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.  
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.