ACCOUNTING GENERALIST

Salary: $41,862—$45,502

Open Examination # 1855

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing work involv­ing administration and support of the municipality’s financial processes. Prepares correspondence, in­formation on forms, documents, and statistical reports from copy, rough draft, or own compiled informa­tion using word processing programs. Responds to telephone calls and visitors, directing these appro­priately. Maintains documentation in easily accessible format of how all his/her job functions are per­formed. Collaborates with coworkers in the preparation of the annual budget.

Work involves primary responsibility for one of the following three components and proficiency to pro­vide coverage as needed for the other two:

•                      processing payroll data submitted by City departments

•                      Performing accounts payable functions in accordance with prescribed procedures

•                      Assuring adherence to the requirements of the City’s Invitation to Bid Request for Proposal proc­esses

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•                      Payroll Component: Prepares payroll for all City of Norwich employees.

•                      Accounts Payable Component: Compiles, verifies purchase order data, enters and betches pay­ment lists for check runs.

•                      Assures adherence to and provides administrative support for the City’s Request for Proposal and vendor bid processes.

NOTE: THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED ANNOUNCEMENT.

Copies of the complete job description are available online or in the City of Norwich Human Resources Department

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in business­-related field of study and three years of pro­gressively responsible experience including at least one year of experience in payroll, accounts pay­able, or purchasing; or any combination of training and experience which provides a demonstrated abil­ity to perform the duties of the position.

Apply before 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009, to the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 100 Broadway, Room 213, Norwich, CT 06360. In order to be considered, applicants must demon­strate on their application that they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job an­nouncement. To obtain an employment application, visit our website at www.norwichct.org.

For questions or additional information, call (860) 823­3786 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER