FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
AFFILIATION: Salem Administrative and Technical Employees (SEA), Grade 4
ABOUT THE ROLE: The Town of Salem, NH seeks a full time, 37.5 hours/week, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, Accounting Clerk to perform various accounting assignments for the Finance Department with a focus on accounts receivable and cash reconciliation.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports directly to and is accountable to the Accounting and Budget Manager.
REQUIREMENTS: (below is a summary, please see job description for full details.)
- Associate Degree in Accounting or a two-year college certificate.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
- Knowledge of billing and cash receipt function and computerized systems.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate records and files, including significant Excel experience.
- Ability to deal with the public and frequent interruptions.
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
What You Will Do: (The following is illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive) (Please refer to the attached full job description for full details.)
- Verify and posts daily cash receipts, including preparation of daily deposit and monthly summaries.
- Prepare the daily bank deposit.
- Process daily remittances and accounts receivable payments through collections.
- Process general journal entries and initiates recurring monthly journal entries and adjusting entries.
- Monitor several general ledger accounts and is responsible for researching and resolving any anomalies with these accounts.
- Process billing for various departments, tracking invoices, and following up with customers who have outstanding balances.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger.
- Assist with the budget preparation with the Accounting and Budget Manager.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements including research and follows up on returned check activity.
- Responsible for timely and accurately coding miscellaneous payments made to the town.
What We Offer: starting pay $27.08/hour with holidays, paid time off, benefits in accordance with the SEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Health, and Vision Insurance HSA:
Employee pays $23.09/week for single coverage.
Dental Insurance: Town pays 100% for single coverage.
Disability Insurance:70% of base wages for up to 26 weeks.
Life Insurance: The Town defrays the entire cost equal to base annual earnings.
New Hampshire Retirement System Group I: Defined benefit pension plan.
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved job-related courses.
If an employee already has qualifying health insurance, the Town will pay $4,000 annually to waive coverage.
How To Apply: All candidates interested in applying must complete a Town of Salem Employment Application, submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@salemnh.gov. All applications for this position will be held in confidence. A rating of applicants will be based on education, assessment, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements for this position. Therefore, applicants must provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Pre-employment testing will include educational and criminal background.
Internal candidates may apply in accordance with the SEA CBA up through January 22, 2025. Closing Date: Open until filled.
The Town of Salem is an equal opportunity employer.