Finance Receptionist Account Clerk

The City of Petoskey now has a vacancy within its Department of Finance for a full-time Receptionist Account Clerk.  This employment opening offers a special opportunity for a person who has excellent oral communication and office skills, who has an interest in working in an office position in City operations, and who has frequent contact with other staff members and the general public.

Qualifications.  Minimum qualifications include: (1) Graduation from high school or equivalent certified program; (2) Excellent oral communication skills and ability to deal positively with the public; (3) Knowledge of multi-line phone system, computer operations (Microsoft Word and Excel programs required), accounting skills a plus; and (4) Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
 

Duties.  Generally responsible for, but not limited to, performing daily reception activities for all City operations, which includes answering and directing telephone calls for a multiple-line telephone system and performing administrative duties for the Department of Finance.  Other duties include performing a variety of clerical functions as might be needed; voter registration and election duties; accounting functions, covering other positions; and any other duties as might be requested.
 

Department.  One of four City departments – in addition to the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works – the Department of Finance is headed by the Director of Finance, who also serves as City Treasurer, and reports directly to the City Manager.  The Department of Finance is responsible for all City financial and administrative functions including budgeting, accounting, purchasing and payroll.  Other Department personnel include a Finance Supervisor; five Account Clerks, who share responsibilities for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger and utility billing operations.