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CITY OF ARTESIA

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted Date: 04/24/08       Posting No: 04-08-003      Closing Date:  05/08/08 

There is position available for: Clerk I-Finance and Admin. 

PAY SCALE: CA7               Min                 Mid                 Max   

                                                $1,714             $2,143             $2,571    

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess all of the skills and abilities listed under this section on the job description to be considered for this position. 

  • One-year experience with accounts payable.
  • Typing at 50 wpm on computer.
  • 10 key calculator by touch.
  • Basic office, computer and bookkeeping skills.
  • Experience with Word, Excel and Access.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid New Mexico driver’s license.

DUTIES: This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification. 

  • Settle all accounts payable owed by the City of Artesia.
  • Resolve discrepancies with invoices and purchase orders.
  • Resolve discrepancies with vendors through Purchasing Agent.
  • Data entry of information for payment.
  • Prepare accounts payable reports.
  • File all accounts payable documents.
  • Prepare IRS 1099 forms to vendors.
  • Open mail utility payments, verify and post utility billing.  Run reports for mail receipts.
  • City of Artesia Health Insurance Clerk.
  • Maintain all financial information for current employees under the City Health insurance plan.
  • Maintain COBRA information and procedures for terminated employees.
  • Act as liaison for the insurance committee.
  • Provide back up for cashier personnel.
  • Provide back up for telephone receptionist.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Possessing some or all of the skills and abilities listed in this section will make a candidate more competitive.

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of bookkeeping/accounting
  • Knowledge of automated accounts payable system
  • Knowledge of governmental purchasing practices
  • Knowledge of windows based computer system including data entry, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Ability to prepare accurate reports.
  • Ability to file accurately.
  • Knowledge of cashier functions.
  • Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system.
  • Knowledge of COBRA and other state and federal insurance regulations

APPLICATION PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS: 

  • Apply by completing a City of Artesia Job Application. Job Posting Applications may be picked up from The NM Department of Labor or at www.artesianm.com
  • Ensure that the application and any additional documents are delivered to the Department of Labor by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. Applicants will be pre-screened according to the above qualifications.  Selection will be recommended by the Interview panel to the Mayor. Appointment will be made by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body.

 INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

 If you are planning to apply for this job and, due to a disability, need assistance in applying for this job, please notify Human Resources Department at (575) 746-2122 ext. 1014.

 The City of Artesia provides the following benefits for this position: 

  •     Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

  •    Three (3) miscellaneous leave days per year

  •    Nine (9) paid holidays

  •    Medical Insurance

  •    Dental Insurance

  •    Term Life Insurance

  •    City Disability Insurance

  •    Vision Insurance

  •   Choice of NM Public Employees Retirement or City of Artesia Retirement Plan.   

THE CITY OF ARTESIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in illegal Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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