NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Accounting Assistant (Temporary/Hourly)
City of Watsonville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.59/hr - $31.61/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides workforce management solutions, and they are seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine clerical recordkeeping functions related to the City’s financial and statistical records. The role involves processing payments, maintaining records, and providing customer service to both public and internal customers.
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Responsibilities
Records data and maintains statistical and financial records and logs; performs data entry; checks, verifies, and files financial data
Receives and processes payments; issues receipts; completes proper forms; maintains and balances appropriate records for proper accounting of payments made; balances cash box/drawer
Assists in processing invoices for payment; matches to purchase order; verifies receipt, calculations, and proper billing amount; allocates to proper accounts; contacts vendors when problems arise
Issues and processes a variety of licenses and permits
Sorts, stamps, and processes incoming and/or outgoing mail
Answers telephone and provides service at the counter; handles requests/transactions, provides information, and responds to complaints
Types a variety of materials which may include letters, reports, purchase orders, bidding sheets, and warrants at a rate of 40 words per minute
Performs special duties related to area(s) of assignment such as preparing bid packages, and computing final billings
Learns and effectively performs/applies the proper account recordkeeping procedures and rules used in assigned area(s) including electronic systems
Hears adequately to converse on the telephone and in person
Intermittently bends and twists to reach equipment on surrounding desk
Intermittently reaches above and below shoulder level to reach books, files and reports on shelves and in filing cabinets
Grasps files, documents and equipment with right and left hands
Climbs stairs; climbs ladders to reach files and related documents
Squats and kneels to reach files and related documents
Sits at a desk using near vision for long periods of time
Works indoors in an office environment subject to heat/cold and fragrances such as perfumes
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
Qualification
Required
Basic knowledge of account recordkeeping practices, procedures, and methods
Ability to learn and effectively perform/apply the proper account recordkeeping procedures and rules used in assigned area(s)
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy
Ability to type at a speed of 40 words per minute from clear, legible copy
Ability to operate a variety of office machines and equipment including typewriter, copier, calculator, and computer terminal
Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms
Ability to work safely and abide by established safety rules and regulations
Ability to perform a variety of technical/clerical Finance Department assignments with speed and accuracy
Ability to apply good judgement in recognizing scope of authority and in referring problems to others
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record
One year of general office assistance experience involving some financial recordkeeping background
Preferred
Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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