Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $29.55 per hour
Join the City of Florence Where Community Meets Opportunity!
The City of Florence, the eighth-largest city in Kentucky, is home to approximately 33,000 residents and is ideally located just 10 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati in the vibrant Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. Florence is a full-service community offering police, fire, paramedic, water, sewer, public services, recreation, and administrative support services.
Were seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Finance Clerk to join our team as a valued member. If youre driven by a commitment to excellence in public service and eager to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community, we want to hear from you!
About the Role:
Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, the Finance Clerk performs advanced clerical and administrative duties within the Finance Department. This position involves a variety of complex tasks requiring accuracy, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of departmental procedures and financial processes.
Pay and Benefits:
- Compensation starting at $29.55 / hour
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- On-Site Wellness Center
- Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Parental Leave)
- Pension and Deferred Compensation Options
- Tuition Reimbursement and Education Incentive Pay
- Seniority Pay
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain departmental correspondence, forms, reports, memos, invoices, statements, payroll data, records, and files, in hard and/or digital format.
- Respond to phone calls and visitors to the department concerning water and sewer issues.
- Respond to requests for information and issue work orders as required for water and sewer services.
- Distribute and maintain work order files, customer complaints, and applications for new connections and disconnections.
- Process payments for payroll, occupational licenses, and insurance premium fees.
- Process all payments and reconcile to water and sewer cash receipts.
- Order and maintain departmental supplies.
- Collect, receive, and reconcile money for copies, tapes, taxes, assessments, fines, penalties, interest, or any other payments due and collectible.
- Perform other finance-related duties as directed by the Finance Supervisor.
- Special projects as assigned.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Proficient in handling and balancing cash receipts.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Highly skilled in business math, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to learn modern computing systems and department-specific applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, officials, and the public.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey and comprehend information clearly and effectively.
- Dependable, resourceful, and capable of working independently.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Sound reasoning, integrity, and a commitment to public service.
- Must maintain professional conduct, demeanor, and appearance when representing the City.
Special Requirements:
- Valid Drivers License and maintain insurability to operate City vehicles.
- Must be bondable.
- Notary Public certification required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Three years progressively responsible work experience involving the handling of cash receipts and frequent contact with the public; or related experience and education; or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively perform the duties of the position.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Primarily involves office-based tasks with extended periods of sitting, computer use, and moving objects up to 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference in your community?
Apply online:https://cityofflorence.bamboohr.com/careers/
Paper applications are available in the City of Florence Finance Department.
Deadline:Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026
To learn more about the City of Florence, please visit our website:
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be required and assigned.
The City of Florence is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.