Finance Clerk I - Accounts Payable

Job Description:

Finance Clerk I - Accounts Payable

Description

Description

Under general supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting work in a division of a large Town department. Is responsible for various parts of the bookkeeping cycle. Reports to Division Manager.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in accounting-clerical work (processing invoices, payments, stop payments, or other related functions).
• Prior customer service experience is preferred.
• Vocational course work in bookkeeping or accounting is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle financial transactions accurately
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage front desk responsibilities while assisting with financial tasks.

Essential Functions

• Assists in maintaining disbursement accounts for the Town, including encumbering of purchases, auditing of invoices, preparing vouchers, posting, reconciling and preparing trial balances and other necessary reports; maintains paid voucher files.
• Maintains various parts of complete set of general accounting books, which may include control accounts, and informs department directors of budget balances.
• Examines vouchers, invoices, audit reports or other posting media to determine their accuracy, completeness and conformance with laws and regulations.
• Contacts employees in Town departments and outside vendors concerning accounts and payments.
• Prepares balances and runs A/P checks and EFTs, including refund checks.
• Maintains spreadsheets for proper allocation of various utility payments across Town departments.

Supplemental Information

Current Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hour days (Monday-Thursday)
• Leave:
  • Holidays - 13 days per year
  • Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

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Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary:

$42,821.00 Annually