ACCOUNT CLERK II

The Position The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of ACCOUNT CLERK II to fill one a vacancy in the Accounts Payable Section of the Finance Department.
Account Clerks II assigned to the Accounts Payable Division will be mainly responsible for reviewing and processing invoices for payment; preparing contract payments and account payable reconciliations; and assisting with 1099 preparation.
The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
In addition to the duties described above, the Account Clerk II, under supervision, performs accounting, analytical, and/or clerical work that involves posting, checking entries and balancing accounts in a customer information or accounting system; performs a variety of tasks in the preparation of utility bills; and related work as required.
Work Performed Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain general and subsidiary ledger records according to established account classifications; maintain project files.
Post entries from supportive records and balance against other records.
Serve at public counter collecting service payments and license fees; make change; count cash and verify receipts; make daily bank deposits.
Prepare and audit voucher packages for payment to vendor; prepare purchase requisitions and change orders.
Post charges to accounts.
Calculate personnel, equipment, and other costs for special projects.
Assist in departmental budgetary control.
Prepare financial and statistical reports.
Utilize a personal computer, calculator, and other office equipment to carry out assigned clerical functions.
Qualifications Recruitment Guidelines: Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade preferably supplemented by courses in accounting.
Experience: One year of experience performing the duties comparable to those of Account Clerk I in the City of Riverside.
Highly Desirable Qualification: Accounts Payable Experience.
Experience with Three-Way-Match Invoice Processing.
Experience handling high invoice volume.
Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel.
Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.
You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.
Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.
This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.