Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Finance Clerk

EXEMPT: No CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Finance Director DEPARTMENT: Finance Department

SALARY RANGE: $47,305- $74,504/ Annually HIRING RANGE: $47,305- $59,133/ Annually DOQ

NATURE OF WORK The Finance Clerk performs a variety of essential accounting functions to include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and oversight of associated vendors. Other duties include monitoring of the general ledger for correct invoice classification, reconciliation of payment terminals and batch reports, supervision of the expense management system, and assembling necessary audit documentation. This position reports to the Finance Director and requires the use of discretion and the ability to make independent decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / FUNCTIONS

The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.

Perform Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and bookkeeping duties as assigned

Maintain accurate billing and payment records for individual receivable accounts

Produce accounts receivable statements monthly and mail to customers

Enter correspondence, contracts, and bookkeeping records into the accounting system

Maintain accounts payable records by fund and post to general ledger weekly

Prepare monthly list of bills report for the Board

Reconcile cash receipts against the daily deposit reports

Verify daily deposits to reports and complete scanned deposit through bank website

Complete daily bank run for cash deposits

Maintain petty cash drawer, reconcile, and replenish on a monthly basis

Assist with external audits

Prepare tax lien documents to submit to Weld County at year-end

Prepare and mail 1099 forms for accounts payable; submit forms to IRS

Serve as back-up for Finance Technician and Utility Billing Clerk

Cross-train in duties such as receipting utility payments, answering main phone line, and assisting walk-in customers

Partner with Weld County Assessor’s office to research and maintain Urban Renewal Authority (URA) files for various URA districts

Manage purchasing card activity, card holders, and monthly expense process

Maintain postage meter machine, replenish postage, and perform upgrades

Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the Town of Frederick and Finance department

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures

Knowledge of proper phone etiquette

Skilled in working independently with frequent distractions/interruptions

Capable of critical thinking, analytical thought processes and business acumen

Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, as well as in writing

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with citizens, Town employees, developers, contractors, elected officials, and any other individuals who may have business with the Town

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

Ability to learn financial software

Skilled in organizing and managing multiple and competing tasks with the ability to prioritize work

Skilled in solving problems which could entail dealing with volatile and sensitive issues

Ability to utilize independent judgement

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is highly preferred

At least two years of experience with bookkeeping and AR/AP duties, and a working knowledge of basic accounting and general ledger functions

Experience with ERP/Accounting software is highly preferred

Experience using Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, touch or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Most work is performed in a typical office setting. The noise level is usually moderate.

The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401