Accounting Assistant I - Cash Receipts

CITY OF UNALASKA
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IN HOUSE POSTING: July 28, 2017
TO THE PUBLIC: July 28, 2017

Department of Finance is accepting applications for the position of: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1 – CASH RECEIPTS.  Position is open for applications until filled.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   This position, under direct supervision from the Senior Accountant/Accounts Receivable, is responsible for receipt of monies for utilities, ports, accounts receivable, taxes, licenses, etc in an accurate and timely manner.  Provides customer service for utilities, ports and accounts receivable through telephone and personal contract with the customers.  Assists accounts receivable with billing duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:      Receipt of monies-copy, code and enter payments of checks, money order, cash receipt registers for bank deposits.  Post receipts to accounting system.  Assist with customer service- researching and answering customer questions regarding utility, ports and miscellaneous billing and payments.  Assist the two accounts receivable accounting assistant II positions (utility and accounts receivable) with general job duties as needed.  Maintain and balance daily credit card receipts.  Reconcile monthly credit card statement and prepare monthly journal entry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with City of Unalaska elected and appointed officials and staff, the public, vendors, and agencies.  Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure to coordinate simultaneous tasks and projects, and to meet multiple deadlines.  Basic knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and practices, office procedures, general record keeping and filing systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   High school diploma or equivalent. Must have one year office experience.  Experience in receipting and balancing monies.  Valid Alaska Drivers License.  Ten key by touch.  Knowledge of computerized accounting.  Knowledge of office practices procedures, and general office equipment.  Must be proficient in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word and Excel.  Familiarity with multi-line phone system.  Knowledge of basic math.  Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed, will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:   Position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.  Position is required to become a member in good standing with IUOE Local 302 within 30 days following the completion of probationary period.

TO APPLY:    Please submit completed City of Unalaska application and reference release form.  Job descriptions and applications are available at City Hall, by calling HR at 581-1251, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us.  Return completed applications to Human Resources in City Hall or by one of the following methods:  Mail to PO Box 610, Unalaska, AK  99685; e-mail [email protected]; or via fax to 907-581-4469.

Union Position
$21.75-$22.63 per hour
Regular Full Time Position
Excellent Benefits