URGENTLY HIRING!! Fiscal Clerk (4514)

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for Fiscal Clerk. This works under the general supervision of a superior with work to be reviewed in process and upon completion. This part-time position pays $23.30 /hr, and is located in Providence, RI. This is a short term position, expected to last through the summer.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has retained Knowledge Service to provide a Fiscal Clerk to perform responsible clerical duties in connection with the maintenance of financial and related records of a state agency involving the knowledge and application of bookkeeping principles and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• Record transactions in books of original entry and to post to ledger accounts from receipt, disbursement, expense and appropriation records according to established account classifications.

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• Draw trial balances and prepare simple reports, schedules, and summaries.

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• Reconcile agency’s records with those of the Division of Accounts and Control in order to assure complete agreement of records of disbursements receipts, outstanding orders and balances.

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• Maintain current personnel records, prepare payroll adjustments and keep appropriation accounts.

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• Prepare requisitions and vouchers.

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• Examine and verify requisitions, payments, purchase orders, invoices, travel statements, payrolls transmittal sheets, check registers and checks.

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• Maintain files of requisitions purchases orders, utility orders and other related records.

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• Provide clerical assistance to a superior in the preparation of the annual budget requests of the agency and in the maintenance of accounts.

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• Maintain records of cash receipts and disbursements and to make reports thereon.

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• Make routine audits of employer reports of employment, wages, and taxes.

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• Perform other duties as assigned

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Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:

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• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping and a reasonable speed and accuracy in making complex tabulations and arithmetical computations

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• Working knowledge of standard office methods and procedures

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• Ability and knowledge to use standard office equipment

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• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written directions

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• Related financial capacities and abilities

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• Ability to multitask and be flexible

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• Highly motivated

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Education and Experience:

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• Minimum education required: graduation from a senior high school, including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and office practice

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field, preferred.

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• Prior experience and employment as a bookkeeper

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• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

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• Substantial experience working with Microsoft Excel

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• Experience with RIDOH systems preferred

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Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Working hours M-F, between 8:30am-4:30pm

· Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

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• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.

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• You like to make your employer look good.

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• You find solutions, where others only see problems.

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• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.

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• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.

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• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

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The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

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• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

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• Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment

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• Health Savings Account

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• Pet insurance.

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• 401k with a generous employer match.

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• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

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• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

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• Short and Long Term Disability.

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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

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• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

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• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

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• Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

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The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #MSP

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $23.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Providence, RI (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Providence, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23