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Job Requirements:

Accounting degree with two (2) years accounts payable experience or five (5) years managerial accounts payable experience or five (5) years general accounting experience

Knowledge of accounting theories, principles and practices is a must

Supervisory Experience

Experience with audits and auditing a must

Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures

Ability to type with speed and accuracy and to compose routine correspondence

Ability to be flexible and deal tactfully and respectfully with people on the telephone as well as with other department personnel

Ability to read and understand standardized departmental documents

Ability to back up other clerks

Ability to maintain filing system

Knowledge of general office procedures and basic bookkeeping procedures

Experience with Microsoft OfficeRestricted schedule during board meeting preparation, monthly, quarterly, annual reporting – non-negotiable

Job Duties:

Acts as an assistant to the Business Manager for Accounting and Records in working with the Indiana State Board of Accounts

Review all materials/service requisitions for authorization

Process claims through final phase, making sure all legalities have account numbers on which checks are able to be written

Review all claims for completeness and accuracy prior to board meetings

File and maintain all paid bills and account numbers

Input data into system, balance reports with hard copy file, validate output and correct data

Oversee the Accounts Payable Clerk

Provide data for federal reports and staff as needed

Train backup staff in operation and input of dataMaintain system integrity (back-up)

Issue purchase orders for all District departments

Answer calls pertaining to accounts payable

Maintain multiple spreadsheets related to accounting

Maintain various quarterly reports

Board meeting duties as assigned

Any other duties assigned by Business manager, and/or District Manager

Performs other duties as requested

Responsibility

Work must be performed without direct supervision, and requires much detail and accuracy. 

Most of work involves telephone, personal contact and a high level of accuracy.

Personal Work Relationships

Contact involves immediate staff, city employees, financial institutions and governmental agencies.

Work Environment

All work is performed in a standard office environment

Hiring will be done in accordance with Hammond City Ordinance #8620 as it pertains to the residency requirement.

Position will be posted internally only from June 16, 2023, until June 23, 2023. If the position is not filled internally it will be held open for external applications an additional ten (10) days. The position will remain posted until filled or no more than 10 days.

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