Account Clerk III - Finance

Account Clerk III - Finance

Salary

$21.79 - $30.79 Hourly

Location

City of Wichita - City Hall, KS

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

Account Clerk 3 - Purchasing

Department

Finance

Division

FIN Directors Office

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Bargaining Unit

1000

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Distinguishing Features of Work

Step into a pivotal role within the City of Wichita's Finance Department as an Account Clerk 3, where your expertise ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of municipal financial operations. This position is more than clerical work-it is a cornerstone of fiscal accountability, supporting decision-making that impacts the entire community. You will perform advanced bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative tasks, often independently, while contributing to critical financial projects, purchasing, payroll audits, budget preparations, and compliance checks. Opportunities may also arise to supervise clerical staff, guiding workflows and enhancing office procedures. By joining our team, you are directly shaping transparent, accurate, and timely financial management, making your contributions highly valued and visible across the City.

The days and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

Posting may close at any time

Examples of Work Performed

• Maintains purchasing and other records as required.
• Implements new procedures for office functions when needed.
• Compiles information for budget preparation and other financial projects.
• Compiles financial statements as required.
• Examines for accuracy, legality, and compliance with pertinent regulations, the ordinances, vouchers, invoices and related papers that serve as the basis for payment of debts.
• Examines vouchers pertaining to the settlement of accounts and reviews supporting documents covering receipts and disbursements.
• Initiates, verifies, and maintains records of regularly recurring payments.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Considerable knowledge of legal process and procedure to excute legal documents as well as financial transactions.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, the four functions of mathematics
• Ability to read, interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to develop and use spreadsheets involving basic mathematical and statistical operations
• Ability to create a manual or electronic record of financial information quickly and accurately
• Ability and proficiency in the use of an electronic calculator
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, and representatives of other organizations
• May require ability to sit at a desk for six to eight hours per day using a computer
• May require ability to access manual files from floor level to overhead, possibly requiring use of a stool or ladder
• May require ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, twist, or kneel to file or retrieve records.
• May require ability to lift and carry file boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years' experience processing invoices, requisitions
• Two (2) years' experience customer service involving vendor correspondence both verbally and written
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• One (1) year of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

The following verifies my highest level of education..

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• I do not have any of the degrees or education listed above.

02

I have the following years of experience processing invoices, requisitions

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 2 to 3 years experience
• 4+ years experience
• I do not have experience experience processing invoices, requisitions.

03

I have the following years of experience in customer service involving vendor corrspondence both verbally and written

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• +4 years of experience
• I do not have experience in customer service involving vendor corrspondence both verbally and written.

04

I have the following years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years experience
• +5 years experience
• I do not have any experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

05

Briefly describe your experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems in a business setting, including the tasks you performed and how it contributed to your success in your role. If no experience, typle N/A

06

I am legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Wichita

Address 455 N. Main

Wichita, Kansas, 67202

Phone 316-268-4531

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita