Account Clerk II

Account Clerk II

Salary

$64,272.00 - $75,920.00 Annually

Location

888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT

Job Type

Full Time

Department

WPCA

Division

WPCA Administration

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UAW

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JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a department head or designee, performs both routine and nonroutine account-keeping functions of more than ordinary difficulties; maintains the complete financial records of a small or medium sized agency or a major segment of the financial records of a large agency, including payroll; provides customer service and office support as required; does related work as required.

Supervision Received: Under general supervision of a department head or designee

Supervision Exercised: None

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.
• Maintains and monitors various departmental accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll accounts and distribution controls.
• Acts as an assistant to the Accountant or other financial manager to assure the integrity of financial accounts, transactions or schedules.
• In the Payroll Office: prepares and processes payrolls from a variety of input formats, determines deductions, maintains records of deductions including taxes, union dues, sick and vacation leave.
• Prepares and enters journal entries into the accounting system.
• Issues tax bills, computing totals including interest.
• Enters requisitions and direct disbursements into the integrated financial system.
• Reconciles bank statements as well as deposits to departmental accounts.
• Makes deposits into branch banks and enters cash receipts into the accounting system.
• Maintains the check log, noting numbers issued, voided and reconciled.
• Uses Excel spreadsheets to monitor various details and trend information as required.
• Monitors assigned accounts and finds and advises supervisor of problems. ?Prepares manual checks, if required.

(For Position in the Office of Assessment & Taxation):

• Assists in compiling data for monthly reports.
• Supports manager and/or designee with various office support functions.
• Coordinates all customer related issues with manager and department staff.
• Communicates with customers both verbally and in writing regarding account information, disputes and with problem resolution.
• Assists and supports activities necessary in the semi-annual billing process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of bookkeeping and accounting as practiced in government.
• Ability to prepare standard financial reports from accounting data. ?Ability to read and interpret written material and financial figures.
• Ability to enter numerical data into a computerized financial system with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheet software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited high school and three (3) years of account-keeping experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as described above.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION:

I. There will be a written examination weighted 50%, which will test for the following Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of the fundamental principles of bookkeeping and accounting as practiced in government.
• Ability to read and interpret written material and financial figures.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.

II. There will be a series of computer performance test weighted 50%, which will test for the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to enter numeric data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare standard financial reports from accounting data.
• Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheet software.

The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.

Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.

Please click here for Union Contracts: Employee Information | Stamford, CT (stamfordct.gov)

If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.

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Do you meet the following minimum requirements for the role: "Graduation from an accredited high school and three (3) years of account-keeping experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as described above.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Stamford

Address 888 Washington Blvd.

P.O. Box 10152

Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152

Phone 203-977-4070

Website http://www.stamfordct.gov