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Position range in Missouri $17.66 - $25.69 Per hour
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Accounting Clerk

City of Chesterfield Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Location: Chesterfield, MO - 63017 Positions available: 1
Job #: 13802911 Source: MoJobs
Posted: 3/10/2025 Updated: 3/10/2025 Expires: 5/9/2025
Web Site: MoJobs Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

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This is specialized clerical work requiring the independent application of bookkeeping principles in the maintenance of accounting records.  Work involves responsibility for the performance of bookkeeping duties that requires a working acquaintance with the full range of clerical accounting principles and practices.  An employee of this class works independently but within clearly established accounting systems and procedures.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·         Inputs approved payment requests via accounts payable system and reconciles vendor accounts on an as needed basis.  Sets up and updates new vendors’ addresses and terms.  Maintains accounts payable files and procedures manual for accounts payable system.

·         Issues manually prepared checks for various funds.

·         Reviews purchase orders, invoices and other items requiring moderate independence of judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.

·         Performs a variety of fiscal related clerical work, including reports and billings; establishes and maintains filing systems.

·         Backup for Accountant with regards to revenue collections.

·         Reviews vendor payments, identifies 1099 recipients and prepares 1099’s annually utilizing the accounts payable system.

·         Maintains the Petty Cash Fund, disbursing petty cash as needed.  Prepares petty cash reconciliations and identifies general ledger accounts at time of petty cash disbursements.

·         Maintains records related to the Neighborhood Improvement Districts including billing, payments received, balances owed by current owners, and filing lien notices and releases with St. Louis County.

·         Assists the Director of Finance in the completion of miscellaneous projects on an as needed basis including account reconciliations for the annual audit.

·         Performs related work as assigned.



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City of Chesterfield
Is a Local Government employer with 6 locations
https://www.chesterfield.mo.us

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The City of Chesterfield is dedicated to maintaining a strong, vibrant community that encourages interaction among residents, businesses and civic organizations which is accomplished through on-going innovative approaches to community and neighborhood planning:

The City of Chesterfield is committed to excellence in service and overall quality of life:

  • By being the City of Choice in the St. Louis region within which to live, work, play and visit;
  • By partnering with residents, businesses, civic organizations and governments to forge a sense of community;
  • By providing and seeking quality in each area of service;
  • By providing and encouraging cultural and recreational facilities and activities;
  • By protecting, maintaining and enhancing property values;
  • By ensuring a secure and responsible environment.
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Salary Range: $23.83 Per Hour Benefits Provided: Dental, Holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Other, Retirement/Pension, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Not Available
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Type of Job: Regular Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Permanent Employment
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Minimum Experience Required: 24 months
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Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required License/Certification: No
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This section shows the number of job openings advertised online in St. Louis County, MO for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks and for the related occupational group of Office and Administrative Support Occupations on April 4, 2025 (Jobs De-duplication Level 2).
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksBright Outlook Nationally 55
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 841
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There were 55 job openings advertised online in St. Louis County, MO for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks on April 4, 2025. There are also 841 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Office and Administrative Support Occupations in St. Louis County, MO on April 4, 2025.
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