Finance Clerk

The Town of Mount Carmel is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to join our Finance Department as a Finance Clerk. This position plays an important role in the Town's day-to-day financial operations, serving as the primary administrator for payroll and accounts payable while also supporting purchasing, reconciliations, cash receipts, and other municipal finance functions.

The ideal candidate will be organized, accurate, comfortable working with numbers and deadlines, and committed to providing excellent service to employees, vendors, Town departments, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify approvals and account coding, and prepare accounts payable batches and check runs.
• Administer payroll, including employee earnings, deductions, leave balances, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
• Maintain accurate payroll, vendor, and financial records.
• Issue purchase orders and verify available budget appropriations.
• Assist with monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Provide support during the Town's annual financial audit.
• Respond to employee, vendor, and department inquiries regarding payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and other financial matters.
• Process customer payments, cash receipts, and bank deposits.
• Receive payments for Town services, fees, fines, permits, court obligations, and taxes.
• Prepare and process Town applications and permits.
• Assist with Municipal Court operations as an Assistant Court Clerk.
• Cross-train with other Town offices and provide backup support as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, personnel, and financial information.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide professional and responsive customer service.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; bachelor's degree desirable.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, or municipal finance.
• Experience processing payroll and accounts payable.
• Experience with governmental accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Tennessee Municipal Court Clerk Certification (MCC), or the ability to obtain certification.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience are welcome, and qualified applicants with appropriate knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $45,241.04 annually / $21.75 per hour (Grade N)

The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident and critical care insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) retirement
• Vacation and sick leave accrued bi-weekly

The Town of Mount Carmel is a full-service municipal government serving the residents and businesses of Mount Carmel, Tennessee. Our employees work together across departments to provide responsive, professional public services and maintain a strong quality of life for our community. We value integrity, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact through public service.