Finance Clerk, FT
POSITION: FINANCE CLERK (Full Time)
TYPICAL DUTIES: The Town of Bedford is seeking a Finance Clerk to process accounts payable, while adhering to municipal and Town policy, perform basic account reconciliations and serve as back up for the motor vehicle registration tax collection windows just as other members of the Finance team do. The Finance Clerk must follow slightly complex instructions and be able to communicate effectively with other Town employees and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and two years of experience in accounting with demonstrated accounts payable experience, preferably in a municipal setting. Strong attention to detail and superb customer service skills are required. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and have the ability to learn additional software programs. Working knowledge of MUNIS and AVITAR programs is desired. Appointees to this position must successfully complete the State of New Hampshire municipal agent training within the first 90 days of employment. Applicants with any combination of education, training, and experience comparable to the above qualifications will be considered.
(This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The required application may be obtained online at https://www.bedfordnh.org/230/Employment-Opportunities. Completed applications and resumes may be submitted electronically as an attachment to: jobs@bedfordnh.org with “Finance Clerk” in the subject line.
While we would prefer electronic submission, they may also be mailed or hand delivered to:
Bedford Town Offices
Human Resources Department
24 North Amherst Road
Bedford, NH 03110