Senior Finance Clerk - Town of Dedham

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s Degree including courses in accounting, finance, business, and/or computer systems with at least two years of accounting/bookkeeping/computer systems experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Thorough knowledge of payroll, revenue and accounts payable functions with working knowledge of computer systems which process these functions, and office practices and procedures.

• Ability to maintain detailed and extensive records and prepare reports; to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines; to deal courteously, tactfully, appropriately and effectively with all other staff and any other agents or individuals interacting with the Finance Department; to self-initiate, inclusive of acquiring and maintaining knowledge in the applicable laws and regulations of Massachusetts municipal finance and in relevant computer applications.

• Must possess demonstrated competence and skill in typing and the use of applicable computer applications (spreadsheets, data base software, power-point, word processing and the like). Skill in oral and written communication.

• Minimal physical effort is required to perform duties under typical office conditions. Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, and may be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and use a computer.

   

   

  Preferred experience (not essential):

• Experience in municipal government.

• General knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws as it applies to municipal fiscal operations and of local By-laws and rules and regulations is highly desirable.

• Ability to work continuously until 7:00 pm on Wednesday every other week (compensated by early release on the following Friday).

   

                 

  Duties:

• Responsible for accounting functions ensuring proper, efficient and effective operation of the accounts payable systems;

• Responsible for producing and maintaining financial ledgers, vouchers, warrants, spreadsheets, payroll and journals;

• Responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of all town department invoices, enters bills into computer systems regularly to comply with payment and report requirements;

• Processes accounts payable aspects of payroll function; verifying Town payroll vouchers, calculating changes in rates of pay and other contract changes effecting payments; Serves as back up for Payroll Coordinator.

• Establishes and maintains Accounting Department vendor and contractor files;

• Performs administrative and accounting functions to ensure proper and professional daily administration and operations;

• Performs administrative, organizational, or support projects and other similar or related duties as required, or as situation dictates.