Finance Clerk

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.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and service-oriented Finance Clerk to join our Finance Department.  If you’re 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.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in handling and balancing cash receipts.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Strong proficiency in business math, written communication, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage competing priorities.
• 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 Driver’s 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:

• This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, communicating, and working at a computer. Duties frequently involve operating standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, calculators, scanners, and copiers.
  
• The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, reach, carry, and lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds. 
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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 June 15, 2026

To learn more about the City of Florence, please visit our website:

https://florence-ky.gov

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 conducts pre-employment background checks, reference checks, and drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable laws and City policy.

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.