Job Description

The City of Crestwood is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Accounting Clerk.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a government setting and demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They should be able to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and possess excellent interpersonal abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Reviewing invoices, entering data into accounting software, processing vendor payments, responding to vendor inquiries, maintaining the vendor database, and preparing Form 1099s.
• Cash Receipting: Accepting receipts from other departments, preparing deposit tickets, making daily bank deposits, and creating journal entries.
• Purchasing & Budget Monitoring: Reviewing purchase orders for compliance with City policy, creating general ledger entries to encumber funds, and monitoring budgeted line items.
• Reconciliations: Performing general ledger and bank account reconciliations.
• Payroll Support: Reviewing payroll and providing backup assistance to the Payroll Manager as needed.
• Other Duties: Completing additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Finance Officer and City Administrator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred.
• Three years of accounting experience requested, with accounts payable experience required and governmental experience preferred.
• Understandings of internal controls and proper accounting procedures, and proficient use of Microsoft Excel, 10-key, and accounting software required.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting Range: $55,500 (starting) - $69,400
• 11.5 Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits, including LAGERS

Apply

For consideration, qualified applicants must submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter:

• Online at
• Via email at jfaust@cityofcrestwood.org
• By Mail at City of Crestwood, Attn: Jeff Faust, 1 Detjen Drive, Crestwood, MO 63126

The position was posted January 5, 2026. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. CST on Friday, January 23, 2026. The City of Crestwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $55,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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