Part Time Accounting Clerk

Salary: $23.12 - $29.94 Hourly Location : 540 West Hills Circle, MN Job Type: Part-time Job Number: Accounting Clerk 02.2026 Department: Administration Division: Finance Opening Date: 02/10/2026 Closing Date: 3/9/2026 4:00 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: NA DescriptionTHE COMMUNITY WE SERVE: The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents. Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve. ABOUT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: We believe that our financial resources make possible the services that are essential to the safety, livability, and vitality of our community. The Finance Department creates a better tomorrow by partnering with all City departments to steward the citizens' shared financial resources effectively, efficiently, and responsibly. As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work. In our department, the City's values look and sound like . . . BETTER TOGETHER: Working as a team and supporting other team members Providing training/learning across departments Building relationships across the city Acting as a trusted partner by providing information and assistance to help others succeed Being available and responsive Being approachable to employees and the community Working with compassion for and attention towards the person in front of us COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP: Safeguarding the community's assets Operating with integrity at all times Spending taxpayers' money wisely, efficiently, and effectively Acting as a strategic partner with other departments and stakeholders to develop creative solutions that support both short and long-term fiscal sustainability Providing transparency, information, and education to the community about the city's finances Listening to and considering input from citizens PRIDE IN OUR WORK: Providing accurate and current financial reports and data Operating with a mindset of continuous improvement that supports more effective and efficient solutions Striving for perfection while recognizing that we are human-when mistakes happen, we acknowledge them and fix them Maintaining a professional reputation as a trusted partner Duties / ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL DO: As an Accounting Clerk, you will perform a variety of standard accounting and clerical duties in an assigned area or department following established procedures. Responsibilities may include: entering data for account payables, receivables, purchase orders, invoices, employee reimbursements and payroll; processing payments; tracking financial records; responding to inquiries about financial information; and maintaining files and documents. Specifically as the Accounting Clerk, you will...Enter a variety of financial information into spreadsheets and/or databases and perform basic calculations. Process and verify payments, invoices, and similar transactions. Review data and forms for accuracy and completion. Provide information to public or refer them to applicable resource. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. QualificationsABOUT YOU:A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ... High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Knowledge of: Data entry techniques; Basic mathematical concepts; Recordkeeping principles; Computers and related software applications. Skill in: Performing basic mathematical calculations; Using a computer and applicable software applications; Organization and time management; Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Hours of Work/Physical and Mental DemandsThis is a part-time position. 20 hours a week Flexibility is important to us and our employees, schedule may vary based on need. To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NA 01 Which of the following best describes your level of education? High School or GED Some College Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree None of the Above 02 Please state your degree. Type N/A if you have not completed a degree. 03 How many years of experience do you have in an office setting? No Experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3 - 5 years of experience More than 5 years of experience 04 Please select your level of experience with Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.): Beginner - I can perform basic tasks (open files, simple formatting, basic formulas). Intermediate - I'm comfortable with everyday features (charts, collaboration, conditional formatting, Track Changes). Advanced - I use advanced tools (PivotTables, complex formulas, templates, automation basics). Expert - I manage workflows or systems (Power Automate, SharePoint, administration, advanced data analysis). 05 Please describe your level of experience with Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). 06 Do you have work experience with cash handling? Yes No 07 If you have cash handling experience, please explain: 08 How many years of experience do you have in customer service? No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 3 years of ecperience 3 - 5 years of experience 5 years of experience 09 Do you have governmental accounting experience? Yes No 10 If you have governmental accounting experience, please explain: Required Question

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