Accounting Clerk/ Permit Clerk - Miami, United States - City of Doral

Description

The Accounting Clerk/ Permit Clerk performs duties related to the application of basic bookkeeping principles and practices in the maintenance of financial records for the Public Works Department.

• Creates and maintain the budget logs for all accounts within the Public Works Department (General Fund, Transportation Fund, Stormwater Fund and CITT Fund).
• Assists in the preparation and development of the annual budget.
• Maintain all department contracts and work order logs.
• Creates purchase order requests and processes accounts payable invoice entries into the accounting system.
• Creates and maintains Standard Operation Procedures of accounting and permitting processes.
• Responds to accounts payable inquiries.

• Assists the Permit Clerk with addressing inquiries regarding plans review, permit fees, issuance of permits, and scheduling of inspections.
• Prepares and maintains all records including, but not limited to, establishing computerized records and filing.
• Files and scans permit related documents in corresponding databases.
• Verifies insurance for all permit requests and verifies license status of contractors and design professionals.

• An Associate's Degree from an Accredited College or University is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in the performance of general secretarial and clerical work.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

• Requires a strong emphasis on customer service and the ability to multi-task.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications.
• Ability to accept, receive and/or collect payments.
• Ability to prepare and/or process purchase orders.
• Ability to make recommendations that impact the budget.
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to use computers for data entry.
• Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager.

• Ability to use the hands/fingers to handle, finger and grasp and walk from one work site to another.
• Ability to perceive sound, make rational decisions, pull objects, reach, express ideas through speaking/talking and use visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal.
• Ability exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.