SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION
Works under the direction of the Finance Director and Accounting Supervisor. Processes various payments and assists customers with payments and questions. Prepares daily bank deposit. Input invoices in the City’s accounts payable system and process checks. Answers incoming telephone calls and routes to proper department. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Opens, closes, and balances cash registers. Prepares daily bank deposit. Distributes incoming mail for all departments. Maintains account payable, input, and balance. Performs internal audits of invoices and receipts submitted by the various departments. Assists with the preparation of 1099’s. Answers incoming telephone calls and routes to proper department. Issues various permits. Scans documents and maintains files. General customer service and clerical duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Ability to sit, stand, and move inside the building. Ability to sit or stand at a counter or desk in order to process paperwork and receive monies.
REQUIRED CONTACTS
Employee will communicate with citizens in order to explain policies and procedures relating to payment of bills and other services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Ability to read and understand computer functions in order to process payments. Skill to effectively communicate with the public in order to receive payments and answer questions. Ability to operate a variety of machines including personal computers, calculators, and cash registers. Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to keep accurate files and records. Ability to multi-task. Detail oriented and ability to accurately perform all assigned duties. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION
High School diploma or equivalent; six months to one year experience in a clerical position with data entry and bookkeeping. Accounting knowledge is preferred.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employees of the City of Benbrook receive paid medical, life and dental insurance, optional dependent insurance at employee expense, TMRS retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, and optional deferred compensation plan.
Federal law mandates the City of Benbrook to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. The city will require each applicant seriously being considered for employment to take and pass a drug test. Refusal to take a drug test, any attempt to tamper with the test, or the positive indication of the presence of drugs will result in an automatic disqualification from employment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:
The City of Benbrook provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Benbrook complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
