The Town of Lancaster is seeking an organized and efficient Accounting Clerk, with an eye for detail and accuracy to join our team. This position is part-time permanent in the Town Supervisor’s Office. Please see the job description below regarding specific job duties and requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Provide accounting and clerical support
- Process accounts payable, including verifying invoices, matching purchase orders, and preparing payment batches in Tyler Munis.
- Enter and reconcile daily cash receipts, deposits, and journal entries.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and 1099 tracking.
- Reconcile bank statements and subsidiary ledgers monthly.
- Respond to inquiries from vendors, department heads, and the public regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting.
- Perform general clerical duties: filing, scanning, data entry, and maintaining office correspondence related to financial transactions.
- Operate standard office equipment and financial software (Tyler Munis ERP, Microsoft Excel).
- Other office duties as assigned by the Director of Administration and Finance and/or Town Supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and terminology.
- Ability to perform business arithmetic.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
- Friendly and positive attitude.
- Ability to use judgment and discretion.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to use a computer and knowledge of standard and specific business applications, such as computerized accounting, e-mail, and spreadsheet development.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year office/bookkeeping/accounting experience. Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft products, specifically Microsoft Excel.
Up to 19.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.51 per hour
Physical Setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, NY 14086: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
