Accounting Clerk II
COH City Of Hialeah • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Salary Range:
$29,458.00 - $55,943.42DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK Under general supervision accomplishes a variety of specialized and responsible accounting work of complex difficulty in connection with the preparation, review and maintenance of financial reports. Accomplishes detailed accounting clerical work and prepares financial reports. Maintains a set of financial accounts when required. Participates in the training of subordinate clerical employees. Assists in designing workflow in assigned areas to enable subordinate clerical employees to gain experience while exercising responsibility to ensure work is completed. ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk II. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor • Reviews input data received from others to insure accuracy in the preparation of bills • Prepares daily Treasurer’s Report and monthly accounting statements • Assists Customer Service Representatives in analyzing customer complaints and making adjustments to records where required • Process disbursements, balances account and prepares routine reports • Checks and codes invoices • Prepares vouchers for payment and maintains voucher register • Counts, proofs, records and reports daily on cash receipts • Posts to cash ledgers • Prepares daily bank deposit • Prepares reports on daily cash disbursements • Performs other general accounting and payroll duties as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Ability to perform all of the job duties and functions of an Accounting Clerk I • Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately • Ability to apply bookkeeping principles to the maintenance of fiscal and accounting records • Ability to learn the operation of adding machines, calculating machines, cash registers and other office machines • Ability to comprehend and analyze billing problems in relations to the overall system • Ability to work independently and to keep orderly and precise records • Ability to supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate personnel • Ability to work with computers • Ability to speak, read, and write the English language PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position. • Must have ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, stand, hear, hands to finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English. • Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machines. • Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment. • Must be able to lift, carry and or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • Three (3) years of continuous satisfactory service and experience as an Accounting Clerk I with the City of Hialeah is required and one year of college level accounting/finance courses is preferred. • A combination of education and experience may be considered. Range 45 Revised 08/2012, 11/2023 Personnel Board Approved: 08/2012, 01/03/2024The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.