7.5 HOUR ACCOUNT CLERK

• Hours are: M-F 7:30AM-3:30PM at the Operations & Maintenance Building. The work involves responsibility of standard account keeping procedures in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. The incumbent is responsible for entering and retrieving information using computer database/spreadsheet software. Routine assignments are done under supervision in accordance with defined procedures. ; detailed instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments. This class differs from Senior Account Clerk and Account Clerk II by virtue of the limited complexity of the work. The work is reviewed by observation, crosschecks, or by the immediate supervisor and by other steps in the account-keeping process. Does related work as required.

Any candidate with Account Clerk Civil Service status may apply. In the event an Account Clerk list does not exist, the successful candidate will be appointed as per the NY Helps Program, after it is determined the minimum qualifications noted below are met.

Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial accounts and records, including computer finance software; working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; Ability to make arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentage accurately; ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports; ability to understand and interpret oral instructions and/or written directions; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; clerical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business; OR, graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of full-time paid experience in maintaining financial accounts and records.