Account Clerk II

Function

“Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.”

The City of Hampton is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Account Clerk II to join our team. This role is responsible for performing complex clerical and technical support work in General Accounting and Accounts Payable. The successful candidate will prepare and maintain manual and electronic fiscal records, generate reports, and assist with various accounting-related tasks. Performs duties under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of GED required, preferably supplemented by business school or college coursework in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Requires three (3) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping which must have included data entry and automated recordkeeping. One year of experience in municipal government accounting preferred.
• Requires exceptional customer service skills.
• Requires proficiency in use of personal computer with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, and Access.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience that qualifies the applicant may be considered for the more specific requirements above.

Additional Requirements

• Requires the ability to interpret policies and procedures; ability to follow complex oral and written directions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Must be able to interact with all customer in an effective and courteous manner.
• Requires the ability to perform administrative tasks with minimal supervision.
• Requires mental flexibility and the ability to adapt to have cyclical workloads.
• This position is non-exempt.
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record based upon the City of Hampton criteria.
• Must successfully complete a background check related to this position prior to an offer of employment or promotion.

Examples of Work

• Processes and enters payments to vendors, employee travel reimbursements, electronic transfers, and other actions, in City's online financial system, ensuring supporting documentation for payments are valid and accurate.

• Reviews the accuracy and completeness of vendor payments that City departments have entered in the City's online financial accounting system.

• Reconciles general ledger accounts, makes changes as necessary to ensure the accounts are balanced. Reconciles and prepares State Unclaimed Check Report.

• Provides training to City employees on accounts payable procedures and travel policy.

• Assists with the processing of 1099 tax information.

• Performs a variety of clerical duties, maintains files, and creates a variety of forms, reports, memoranda, and other documents. Ensures completeness and accuracy of all information.

• Answers telephones, greets and assists customers. Responds to a variety of requests and inquiries from internal and external customers.

• Resolves complaints and answers questions involving complex issues, referring matters for resolution as appropriate.

• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs other related duties as required.