Senior Account Clerk Typist

Title : Senior Account Clerk Typist

Required knowledge, skills and abilities : Good knowledge of the methods used in keeping financial accounts and records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, routines, and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgement; physical condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.

Acceptable Experience and Training : Open competitive- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of experience, which shall have involved typing, and compilation and maintenance of financial accounts / records; or graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college with an Associate’s degree in secretarial science and one year of clerical experience which shall have involved typing and compilation and maintenance of financial account / records.

Schedule : Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule)

Location : Administration Office

Assignment : Accounts Payable

Salary : As per CSEA contract

Appointment : Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by the City of Cohoes Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment.

Apply by January 21, 2025. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to : hrpostings@cohoes.org . Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-125 in “Subject” line. External applicants must apply through OLAS .