Account Clerk

ACCOUNT CLERK

The Town of Kearny is seeking a full-time Account Clerk to assist in purchasing and accounts payable, collection of tax payments, performing routine clerical and financial tasks, and take on special projects as assigned.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary Range: $39,280 - $63,538 plus health benefits and PERS pension enrollment.

Requirements: Strong attention to detail, basic math and clerical skills, and the ability to follow established procedures. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.

Interested applicants should download and complete the employment application at: by clicking the Apply button

Submit completed by mail or in person to The Personnel Department in Kearny, New Jersey

The Town of Kearny is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To be eligible for employment with the Town of Kearny, the following residential preferences shall apply:

1. Residents of the Town of Kearny and the City of Newark
2. Hudson and Essex Counties
3. State of New Jersey

All job vacancies are advertised in the Sunday, Star Ledger, Saturday, Jersey Journal, the Kearny Observer and various unemployment offices, local community colleges and Urban Leagues.

Please note:

This Employer Participates in E-Verify.

1. We do not accept applications by email or fax
2. Resumes must include a completed employment application
3. Applications must be submitted prior to the posted deadline date
4. For proof or residency we also require that you provide copies of the first page (only) of your last three (3) 1040 tax returns with the financial data redacted
5. Government issued ID IE: NJ Drivers License, Passport etc…

All applications received are viewed, logged and sent to department heads and mayor and council for approval. Please do not call, email or stop in to check the status of your application. The hiring process takes time. You will know if you are being considered if you get a call from the department head for an interview. Thank you.

Salary/Compensation: $39,280 - $63,538 per year