Accounting Clerk

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for a wide range of fiscal, clerical, and administrative tasks to ensure policies and procedures set forth by Federal, State, and Local office guidelines are met. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains a segment of a fiscal system and multiple databases. Performs financial processing functions for transactions of a non-routine or unusual nature. Involved in routine tasks associated with A/P, A/R, including, but not limited to, tracking database entry, cash receipts, and collections. Searches and disburses fiscal information pertaining to processes documents. Assists in inventory of all fixed assets. Processes and reviews routine tasks associated with A/P, and A/R, including, but not limited to, tracking database entry, cash receipts, and collections. Searches and disburses fiscal information pertaining to process documents. Assists in inventory of all fixed assets Processes and reviews routine paperwork and/or enters data into a department log or database. Maintains department records system, including filing, scanning, retrieving, archiving documents, researching files, etc. Greets and directs a high volume of visitors, deliveries, and the general public. With appropriate information, responds to requests for information, makes referrals, and resolves customer complaints. This may involve research or agency-specialized knowledge. Processes and distributes all incoming mail; prepares mailings. Maintains calendars, makes appointments, and travel arrangements, and arranges meeting rooms. Provides superb customer service. Explains or interprets procedures. Preferences Preferences may be given to applicants with 1-3 years of previous clerical and/or accounting experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of computer program applications, data management and record keeping. Knowledge of office procedures, filing, and alphabetizing. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness. Knowledge of methods used to deal with the public tactfully. Knowledge of telephone etiquette and coordinating telephone and visitor traffic. Knowledge in the preparation of records, reports, and correspondence. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Finance) Experience: No prior experience required or 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Takes place in a typical working office environment. NOTES FLSA: Non‑Exempt. All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr