FINANCE CLERK

Company: Village of Granville
Location: Granville
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

Village of Granville Job Description FINANCE CLERK Reports To: Finance Director Supervision Exercised: None Number of Employees in Class: One Hourly position with a starting pay of $21.78 per hour and may increase depending upon experience and qualifications NATURE OF WORK Responsible for the professional and administrative work in the Department of Finance. Work involves a variety of tasks related to financial records, revenue collection and recordkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other related finance tasks such as calculating, verifying, posting, and balancing financial transactions and assisting with financial statements. Work is performed independently or with general guidance under the direction of the Finance Director and is reviewed through meetings, reports and analyses of results obtained. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

• Assists in preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll including reviewing and verifying time, data entry, reviewing reports for accuracy, filing and paying federal, state and local withholding taxes, preparing retirement deduction reports, preparing and filing other withholding deduction payments/contributions and associated records and reports ensuring compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Assists with payroll related deduction payments/contributions, quarterly payroll taxes and reports, and preparing/filing annual W2s.
• Examines contracts, purchase orders, and other financial documents for approval based on availability of funds and ensuring compliance with accounting reporting standards.
• Processes requisitions, prepares purchase orders, processes claims and vouchers for payment, enters invoices, matches invoices with purchase orders, checks for accuracy, verifies account codes and signatures for proper assignment of budgetary expenditures, prepares vendor checks for mailing.
• Assists in balancing and verifying daily bank deposits.
• Assists with daily, monthly and yearly reconciliations of various accounts.
• Assists with the daily operation of the Finance Department and provides guidance regarding accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintains accounting and other financial records in accordance with retention policies.
• Assists and advises the Finance Director in the development and execution of the annual budget.
• Responds to internal/external requests for information and assistance and provides financial information to other departments and the public.
• Assists the Tax Commissioner, Utility Billing Clerk and Clerk of Courts during absences or when workload necessitates. Assists with the preparation of daily, monthly, and annual financial reports for the Village and the State.
• Assists in supporting, preparing for and providing necessary information for bi-annual State audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements of work
  • College degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Management or closely related field and three to five years experience in public finance preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Extensive work experience and/or training with Microsoft Office suite of programs, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), accurately and quickly.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of public finance administration.
  • Knowledge of municipal government accounting practices and planning.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing standards.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures governing municipal finance.
  • Considerable knowledge of the approved principles and standard practices of centralized budgeting, payroll, cash and fund accounting, financial management, income tax and other related activities.
  • Considerable knowledge of budget procedures.
  • Ability to be consistently accurate in all financial transactions pertinent to the Finance Office with acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high quality work products.
  • Ability to analyze fiscal and accounting records and to prepare accurate and complete statements from them.
  • Ability to formulate, implement and administer general financial procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, the public, and other employees.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to be punctual and able to work standard operating hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
  • Must be extremely organized, be able to maintain strict confidentiality, have the ability to multi-task and perform simultaneous clerical functions. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be bondable. Valid Ohio Driver s License A cover letter and resume should be sent to Carie Kraner, Finance Director, Village of Granville, PO Box 514, Granville, Ohio 43023 or emailed to For a complete job description, visit the Village website at .
    
    

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