Account Clerk in TRENTON, New Jersey at COUNTY OF MERCER

ACCOUNTCLERK

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SALARY: $36,936 - $49,579

LOCATION: Trenton, NJ

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

REPORTSTO: County ChiefFinancial Officer

VACANCIES: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

MercerCounty Finance Department is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individualto serve as an Account Clerk supporting accounting, payroll, and pensionfunctions.

TheAccount Clerk will perform a variety of clerical and administrative dutiesinvolving financial records, employee information, payroll processing, pensionadministration, data entry, spreadsheets, and related accounting functions. Theposition will work closely with payroll and pension functions and require ahigh level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Priorexperience or knowledge of payroll and pension functions is preferred but notrequired. Candidates should have the ability and willingness to learn Countypayroll and pension procedures, systems, and requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll Administration

• Assisting with payroll preparation and processing.
• Reviewing payroll information for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining and updating employee payroll records.

Pension Administration

• Assisting with pension administration and maintaining pension-related records.
• Assisting with audits and payroll and pension reporting requirements.

Accounting & Financial Support

• Assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as assigned.
• Preparing spreadsheets, reports, reconciliations, and other financial documents.
• Reviewing and reconciling payroll, pension, and accounting information.

Data & Records Management

• Entering, verifying, and maintaining financial and employee data.
• Researching and resolving discrepancies involving payroll, pension, accounting, and employee records.

Confidentiality & GeneralAdministration

• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee, payroll, pension, and financial information.
• Performing other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Highschool diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year of experience inaccounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, or a related administrative positionis preferred.

Anassociate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration,human resources, or a related field is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Payroll/Pension

• Knowledgeof or experience with payroll and pension functions is preferred but notrequired.

Computer Skills

• Workingknowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Candidates should be comfortable withdata entry, organizing information, sorting and filtering data, basic formulas,and creating and maintaining spreadsheets.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial recordkeeping principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain financial and employee information.
• Ability to work with numerical and financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential payroll, pension, employee, and financial information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, County departments, payroll personnel, pension administrators, and other parties.
• Ability to learn payroll and pension procedures, systems, and applicable requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

APPLICATIONPROCESS:

Submityour application through online applicant tracking system

Applicantswill be reviewed based on education, experience, skills, and otherqualifications relevant to the position.

Candidatesmeeting the minimum qualifications may be contacted for further screening andconsideration.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include:

• Access to health and wellness coverage
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Compensated time off and leave programs
• Staff development & tuition reimbursement

MercerCounty EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

MercerCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin,nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil unionstatus, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional orsexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellularor blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forcesof the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic underfederal, state, or local law.

Asa Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates mustcomply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines.Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residencywithin one (1) year of employment.

MercerCounty is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws,specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy ProhibitingDiscrimination in the Workplace.