Part-time Fiscal Clerk | City of Wilmington

Under general supervision, the Fiscal Assistant will perform a wide variety of clerical accounting duties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial and accounting transactions, documents and records, and a variety of other tasks in support of the assigned area of responsibility; and perform related duties, as required.

This person will experience frequent interaction with residents, developers, vendors and contractors. This position does not require the exercise of supervisory authority.

Essential Functions

• Research, collect, and compile information from various sources for a variety of accounting areas; assist with interpreting and analyzing data and preparing technical records, reports, and summaries.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Maintain a variety of hard copy and/or electronic documents and records.
• Provide assistance to co-workers, as well as to management and directors.
• Comply with all District safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in Recording and Making Various Electronic Payments
• Assist in Preparing and Collecting Certain Billing
• Assist in Accounts Receivables
• Assist in Reconciling Daily Cash
• Assist in Posting Journal Entries
• Assist in Payroll
• Assist in Accounts Payable
• Assist in Utility Billing
• Special Projects as Assigned by Finance Director

Position Qualifications

• A high level of customer service, interpersonal, and team building skills
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, finance and accounting principles and procedures
• Strong computer knowledge, including the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum of one year of experience in the accounting field
• Possession of a High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of general accounting experience desired
• Experience in government a plus