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City of Claremore

Staff Accountant

City of Claremore, Claremore, Oklahoma, us, 74018

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Job Title Staff Accountant

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FLSA:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department & Reporting Department:

Finance |

Reports to:

Finance Director

Salary & Location Salary Range:

42,083 – 45,760

Location:

City of Claremore, Oklahoma (Tulsa Metropolitan Area)

General Purpose Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, performs routine clerical, accounting, and administrative work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general administration.

Essential Functions

Process purchase orders for all City departments, ensuring that purchases comply with applicable policies and procedures and maintain a numerical filing of all purchase orders

Mail vendor payments when approved and released according to established purchasing policies

Reconcile operating and investment bank accounts monthly

Balance claims to accounts payable check stubs, and maintain filing of all claims

Responsible for data entry of journal vouchers to general ledger

Prepare deposits for departments citywide, tracking receipt ranges and performing periodic internal cash start‑up audits

Prepare periodic utility, financial, statistical or operational reports as assigned

Prepare/Process bond reimbursement documents

Perform other duties as directed in a manner which supports the vision, goals, and strategic objectives, as well as, the overall effectiveness of the finance department

Provides clerical support to the finance staff as required

Serves as a back‑up for accounts payable processing

Any special projects and/or duties as assigned by the Finance Director

Performs all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge: Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures

Abilities: Come to work on time, follow directions, be honest and dependable, maintain a safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be courteous and considerate team member, manage time effectively, concentrate on work, recognize problems and find solutions

Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish successful working relationships; ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information; ability to understand and follow instructions

Skill: Skill when dealing with people in a positive, customer service oriented manner. Skill in operating listed tools and equipment

Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Finance, or related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.

Tools and Equipment Personal computer, word processing and spreadsheet software; 10-key calculator, phone, and copy machine.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

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