Job description

Job Opening:

Cash Receipts Specialist
Department: Finance
Division: Accounts & Control
Exempt/Non‐Exempt: Non‐Exempt
Union/Management: Local 246
Full‐Time/Part‐Time/Seasonal: Full Time
Workweek: M‐F, 9:00am‐4:30pm
Pay: $40,000 to $50,000. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.

The City of Jersey City is looking for a Cash Receipts Specialist to perform accounting functions within the City. Under the direction of the Comptroller, this employee will assist in a variety of routine, repetitive, noncomplex account clerical tasks which involves computing, classifying, verifying, and recording numerical data and the reconciliation of accounts, records, and documents to keep sets of financial records complete. The employee will assist managers with special projects and other administrative functions as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Maintains and reconciles various cash accounts.
• Posts daily cash receipts and verify deposits in cash books, journals, ledgers, and/or other records.
• Downloads monthly reports.
• Prepares and distributes daily cash reports to management.
• Analyzes and researches unapplied receipts.
• Creates invoices and follows up on unpaid invoices.
• Examines and verifies that entries, postings, and totals are accurate and supporting documents are included.
• Conducts research and resolves accounting discrepancies.
• Works closely with General Ledger and Accounts payable team to clear bank reconciling items.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti‐discrimination and anti‐ harassment.

Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in cash receipt or account reconciliation.

Essential Skills:

• Advanced knowledge in the use and implementation of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle a large volume of transactions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and work within time frames that may be rigid, or subject to change on short notice.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures used in accounting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of municipal accounting systems of accounts and encumbrances.
• Ability to work in a small team environment.

This is a Civil Service Job and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application.

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti‐discrimination and anti‐ harassment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Account reconciliation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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