Senior Account Clerk

The City of Sterling Heights Payroll team is seeking an organized and collaborative Senior Account Clerk to join the Office of Financial Services!

• Pay starts at $30.1897/hr.
• Pay increases every twelve (12) months and annually on July 1st!
• Every other Friday off
• Competitive 401(a) employer contribution
• Medical with a VERY LOW premium share
• Dental at NO COST
• Vision at NO COST
• $2,300 annual contribution into a Post Employment Health Plan for medical expenses in retirement
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Access to an on-site Employee Health & Wellness Center staffed with a physician and nurse for you and any dependents!
• ...and so much more!

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Senior Account Clerk is responsible for performing difficult accounting and clerical tasks in addition to those duties characteristic of an Account Clerk. Scope of work is subject to occasional review and direction from a superior, with a reasonable latitude for the independent application of professional accounting principles and practices. The Senior Account Clerk may be responsible for the supervision of other clerical employees and their adherence to prescribed managerial policies.

The current Senior Account Clerk vacancy is located within the City's Payroll Department and will assist with processing and reviewing payroll for employees. Knowledge of payroll procedures, accounting practices, applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and regulations is strongly preferred. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Account Clerk; or equivalent experience.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain courteous and professional composure.
• Must have a strong organizational and supervisory skill set.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.

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Check out the recruitment brochure for further information and details via the following link: Senior Account Clerk Recruitment Brochure

To view the Summary of Compensation and Benefits document, please click the following link: Summary of Compensation and Benefits - Senior Account Clerk

Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2026.

EOE/M/F/D