- Salary
- $16 – $17/hr
- Location
- Tupelo, MS, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
Accounting Clerk
Pay: $16.50–$17.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department with accounts payable, recordkeeping, invoicing, deposits, and general administrative duties.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work professionally with both coworkers and the public.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices on a weekly basis
- Maintain accounts payable files and official department records
- Create and distribute inter-agency invoices
- Process daily deposits received through the mail and from various departments
- Prepare materials for mailing, including bid packets and accounting files
- Sort and distribute department mail
- Answer department phone calls and assist the public as needed
- Assist with Finance Department projects, including budgeting and audit preparation
- Review and submit FOIA requests to the appropriate departments
- Assist with election-related duties
- Maintain accurate and organized financial and administrative records
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Strong computer skills
- Basic knowledge of accounting and financial recordkeeping
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including decimals and percentages
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, punctual, and professional
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Comfortable interacting with coworkers and the public
What We're Looking For
This position is a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling financial and administrative responsibilities in a professional office environment.
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