Account Clerk

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. REPORTSTO: County ChiefFinancial Officer

VACANCIES: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

MercerCounty Finance Department is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individualto serve as an Account Clerk supporting accounting, payroll, and pensionfunctions. TheAccount Clerk will perform a variety of clerical and administrative dutiesinvolving financial records, employee information, payroll processing, pensionadministration, data entry, spreadsheets, and related accounting functions. Theposition will work closely with payroll and pension functions and require ahigh level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Priorexperience or knowledge of payroll and pension functions is preferred but notrequired. Candidates should have the ability and willingness to learn Countypayroll and pension procedures, systems, and requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll Administration Assistingwith payroll preparation and processing. Reviewingpayroll information for accuracy and completeness. Maintainingand updating employee payroll records. Pension Administration Assistingwith pension administration and maintaining pension-related records. Assistingwith audits and payroll and pension reporting requirements. Assistingwith accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functionsas assigned. Preparingspreadsheets, reports, reconciliations, and other financial documents. Reviewingand reconciling payroll, pension, and accounting information. Data & Records Management Entering,verifying, and maintaining financial and employee data. Researchingand resolving discrepancies involving payroll, pension, accounting, andemployee records. Confidentiality & GeneralAdministration Maintainingconfidentiality of sensitive employee, payroll, pension, and financialinformation. Performingother related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Highschool diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year of experience inaccounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, or a related administrative positionis preferred. Anassociate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration,human resources, or a related field is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Payroll/Pension Knowledgeof or experience with payroll and pension functions is preferred but notrequired. Computer Skills Workingknowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Candidates should be comfortable withdata entry, organizing information, sorting and filtering data, basic formulas,and creating and maintaining spreadsheets.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledgeof basic accounting and financial recordkeeping principles. Workingknowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Abilityto accurately enter, review, and maintain financial and employeeinformation. Abilityto work with numerical and financial information. Strongattention to detail and accuracy. Abilityto identify and resolve discrepancies. Strongorganizational and time-management skills. Abilityto maintain confidential payroll, pension, employee, and financialinformation. Abilityto communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, Countydepartments, payroll personnel, pension administrators, and other parties. Abilityto learn payroll and pension procedures, systems, and applicablerequirements. Abilityto work independently and effectively as part of a team. Abilityto manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

APPLICATIONPROCESS:

Submityour application through online applicant tracking system Applicantswill be reviewed based on education, experience, skills, and otherqualifications relevant to the position. Candidatesmeeting the minimum qualifications may be contacted for further screening andconsideration.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include: Accessto health and wellness coverage Retirementand deferred compensation plans Compensatedtime off and leave programs MercerCounty EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements: MercerCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin,nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil unionstatus, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional orsexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellularor blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forcesof the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic underfederal, state, or local law. Asa Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates mustcomply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines.Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residencywithin one (1) year of employment. MercerCounty is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws,specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy ProhibitingDiscrimination in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Primepoint, LLC