Accounting Clerk I

The City of Virginia, Minnesota is taking applications for an ACCOUNTING CLERK I.
The Accounting Clerk I, under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical
accounting tasks in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and
financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts,
bank deposit preparation, revenue collection, and submission of various reports to Federal and
State entities. Acts as records manager for various files, backs up other Accounting Clerks during
vacancies such as vacations, and also completes other administrative type duties, as required.
Excellent benefits are provided including medical, dental, and life insurance at start, with
exceptional retirement benefits through Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA). Starting
hourly wage is $27.23 per hour during the mandatory six month probation; then $30.26 per hour
after completion of the probation period.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or finance
or other closely‐related field is required, as well as at least two (2) years of full‐time clerical
and/or technical accounting experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience
in Governmental fund accounting experience.
For a complete job description and application packet, visit the City’s website at
www.virginiamn.us/employment. All applications, with resume, must be received at City Hall,
327 1st Street South, Virginia MN 55792 by 4:30 p.m. on April 27, 2024The City of Virginia, Minnesota is taking applications for an ACCOUNTING CLERK I.
The Accounting Clerk I, under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical
accounting tasks in the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and
financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts,
bank deposit preparation, revenue collection, and submission of various reports to Federal and
State entities. Acts as records manager for various files, backs up other Accounting Clerks during
vacancies such as vacations, and also completes other administrative type duties, as required.
Excellent benefits are provided including medical, dental, and life insurance at start, with
exceptional retirement benefits through Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA). Starting
hourly wage is $27.23 per hour during the mandatory six month probation; then $30.26 per hour
after completion of the probation period.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or finance
or other closely‐related field is required, as well as at least two (2) years of full‐time clerical
and/or technical accounting experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience
in Governmental fund accounting experience.
For a complete job description and application packet, visit the City’s website at
www.virginiamn.us/employment. All applications, with resume, must be received at City Hall,
327 1st Street South, Virginia MN 55792 by 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2024