Accounting Clerk III - District Clerk Trust/Billing

DescriptionPerforms a variety of moderately complex financial tasks to include preparing, processing, and reviewing various accounting transactions, resolving issues and generating reports. Works under minimal supervision and may act as a team leader.Responsibilities1. Analyzes, records and reconciles/balances transactions for several accounts or projects. 2. Reviews, verifies and maintains records, which may be related to: Receipts and payments, Escrow funds and accounts,  Budget and expenditure tracking data, and Payroll deductions3. Acts as a team leader, coordinates the workload of an assigned section, trains clerks and provides backup to staff and supervisors.4. Proofreads entries and corrects errors.5. Processes, coordinates and ensures payments and other transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.6. Researches records to collect data and completes and assembles various reports.7. Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries and communicates with various departments, attorneys, clients and outside entities regarding policies and procedures. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation, Experience and Training:Graduation from an accredited High School/GED program. Two (2) years related work experience or 30 hours from an accredited college or university in a related field or a combination of the two.Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to research and reconcile errors independently. Skilled in 10-key by touch preferred. Physical/Environmental Requirements:Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting, standing and walking, and ability to lift files, boxes and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted.