Part Time Accountant Jobs in Midvale, UT (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director, performs payment, receipt and cash accounting functions. Prepares receipts utilizing computer-based software, receives incoming telephone calls related to payment on accounts, dumpster rentals, garbage service inquiries, and other city services. Responds to public inquires for information and distributes mail to the departments of the city.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answers telephones and provides information to the public or other agencies regarding the city's various operations, services, policies and procedures, or refers callers to appropriate sources.
• Receives and distributes to the various operating funds all money, i.e., revenues from fees and fines received from payments for the use of city services, such as water, solid waste, parks, business licenses, permits, etc.; and ensures payments are applied to the correct user accounts.
• Receives and processes payments following established procedures to process checks, credit card, and cash transactions; makes change, issues receipts, and posts information to accounts.
• Operates computerized cash register and inputs proper codes for all transactions.
• Completes daily reports to indicate amounts of money received for and credited to user accounts; reconciles cash reports against actual funds and prepares daily deposits.
• Researches accounts, daily records, and receipts to resolve disputes or discrepancies between customer information and city data; provides general information and referral to citizens and handles routine inquiries.
• Establishes priorities for assigned tasks and determines which receipts must be processed and deposited to banks first to assure maximum benefits for the city and avoid legal and financial burdens on members of the public.
• Checks for correct information for each transaction, i.e., endorsements on checks, signatures on credit card slips, etc.
• Processes outgoing mail and receives and distributes incoming mail to various departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education - High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience - One-year related work experience. Previous cashier or teller experience preferred. Municipal experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications - Valid Utah Driver License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of -

• • Basic accounting and mathematical functions
  • Computer software involving word processing and cash receipting practices and a basic knowledge of accounting for incoming cash
  • Modern office practices and procedures, including but not limited to, maintaining of filing systems

• Skilled with -

• • Using office equipment which is fundamental to tellers and cashiers, i.e., (key, cash register, computer terminal, etc.)
  • Typing accurately
  • Correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Interpreting information received from the general public regarding amounts paid at the direction of the court, applications for building permits and any other payments received on behalf of the city

• Ability to -

• • Follow city policy, establish priorities, concentrate on tasks effectively, complete and record financial transactions, and accomplish duties in a timely manner
  • Consistently exercise initiative in using time productively and without close supervision
  • Perform duties resourcefully under frequently stressful condition
  • Project a professional image when serving the public, responding with a high degree of accuracy and with a high level of courtesy and a strong public service orientation
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. May drive a motor vehicle.

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Position is part-time between Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 5:00pm. Preference will be given to those with the flexibility to work either mornings, afternoons or both as needed over a limited period.
• Salary range: $15.86-$26.46 (Starting wage is dependent on experience.)