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This classification requires employees to have financial record-keeping skills, work independently within a supervised framework of established and standardized policies and procedures and perform a full range of accounting and clerical duties.  \nSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED  \nReceives direct or general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel.  \nEXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative Only)  \nManagement reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.  \n􀂾 Assists the public at the counter and answers telephone inquiries  \n􀂾 Performs detailed accounting and record-keeping work  \n􀂾 Responds to a variety of inquiries and provides information  \n􀂾 Maintains Utility Billing records and account information  \n􀂾 Posts customer payments to proper account  \n􀂾 Verifies accuracy of bills and payments, including researching minor discrepancies and processes payments for check writing  \n􀂾 Researches minor problem accounts and works with customers to ensure payments on a timely basis  \n􀂾 Prepares and coordinates mailing of monthly utility bills  \n􀂾 Balances cash drawer with receipt transactions and prepares deposits  \n􀂾 Receives and processes payments and accounts receivable  \n􀂾 Assists with payroll and accounts payable processes as needed  \n􀂾 Maintains and reconciles a variety of records and reports  \n􀂾 Examines and corrects accounting transactions to ensure accuracy  \n􀂾 Performs a variety of general clerical duties including typing, maintaining files and records, and ordering supplies  \n􀂾 Maintains petty cash  \n􀂾 Inputs and reviews statistical reports  \n􀂾 Enters information on computer terminals and utilizes City’s accounting system  \n􀂾 Performs related duties as required  \nQUALIFICATIONS  \nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:  \n􀂾 Accounting and financial recordkeeping techniques, practices and procedures  \n􀂾 Basic mathematics  \n􀂾 Statistical report preparation  \n􀂾 Research methods  \n􀂾 Clerical accounting methods, forms and techniques  \n􀂾 Customer account reconciliation and research methods  \n􀂾 Operate computer utilizing a variety of software including word processing and spreadsheet applications  \n􀂾 Follow oral and written directions  \n􀂾 Operate standard office equipment including calculator, typewriter, copy machines, etc.  \n􀂾 Develop and maintain effective working relationships with public, elected officials, co-workers and other City employees  \n􀂾 Work independently exercising effective judgment and decision making skills  \n􀂾 Understand and interpret applicable ordinances, regulations, procedures, laws and City policies  \n􀂾 Provide effective customer service in a tactful and courteous manner  \n􀂾 Communicate effectively in written and oral form  \n􀂾 Perform various financial and statistical recordkeeping duties  \nEducation and Experience  \nA combination of education, experience, and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  \n􀂾 Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting and clerical experience  \n􀂾 College level accounting and/or recordkeeping courses; minimum: graduation from high school or GED  \n􀂾 Desirable: Accounting and/or billing experience  \nLicenses and Certifications  \n􀂾 Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver’s license PHYSICAL DEMANDS  \nMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before g","cbCaicveXDiqrIk7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicveXDiqrIk7","pdf",253081,"English","# Definition\n# Supervision Received and Exercised\n# Examples of Duties and Key Responsibilities\n# Qualifications\n## Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\n## Education and Experience\n## Licenses and Certifications\n# Physical Demands\n# Environmental Elements","[{\"question\":\"What are the core duties for the Accounting Assistant role?\",\"answer\":\"The role performs accounting, clerical, and record-keeping work focused on utility billing and finance/accounting. 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