Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Title

Performs intermediate administrative support work receiving and disbursing money, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the City Treasurer.

Essential Functions

Maintains and operates a cash drawer. Collects and processes payments. Reconciles balances, posts to and maintains bookkeeping and other records.

Provides customer services in person and on the phone by answering questions, providing information, and directing customers appropriately and takes payments.

Performs routine clerical work such as sorting mail, preparing various documents, and assisting others in the division as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

2 years experience in clerical or bookkeeping work.

1 year experience operating a cash register. Special Requirements: Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This work is sedentary and requires little to no exertion of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with the general public, and working inside and alone; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Benefits

At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future. Full-time employee benefits – Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue or an HMO plan with Blue Care Network and pair your election with a Health Savings Account. Virtual Care: Included with your BCBSM and BCN health care plan. Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee's base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children. Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria. Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer match. MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract. Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term and Whole life. Critical Illness. Hospitalization. Accident. Vision – NVA. Lifecare Ambulance Service. Flexible Spending Account. Global Emergency Assistance Services Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer