ACCOUNTS CLERK II
POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTS CLERK II
SALARY RANGE: $20.93 - $30.98 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
The City of Middletown is accepting applications for the position of Accounts Clerk II. This position is located in Middletown Department of Public Works – Building Division. A completed online application must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 17, 2025. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an application during the posting period via the online application portal.
To apply for this position, please go to the City of Middletown’s career portal located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/middletownct
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training in Accounting or a related field with one year of responsible accounting/bookkeeping experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. (Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be uploaded to application.)
POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to perform bookkeeping/accounting functions in support of department operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Examples of): Reviews purchase orders, invoices and related information for proper account coding, accuracy, vendor designation, correct prices, authorized signatures and other pertinent data; reviews and pays invoices. Prepares checks for payments. Prepares bank deposits or transfer of funds. Reconciles and balances accounts, funds and statements. Prepares a variety of financial statistical and narrative reports; prepares summaries. Posts journal entries; verifies postings; reconciles errors and re-enters information as needed. Maintains logs, files, spreadsheets and databases. Responds to inquiries from other departments, employees, vendors and the public. Performs data entry; enters data to accounting or other computer system; may enter payroll information. May prepare tax statements. May perform payroll and/or accounts payable/receivable functions. Performs other related functions as assigned or required. Please see job description PDF for full list of duties.
The City of Middletown provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Division prior to the application closing date or the testing date, whichever is applicable.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Issued: 8/27/2025
