Account Clerk III

Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices; strong accounting and recordkeeping skills with the ability to accurately track costs, prepare and manage financial records, transactions and reports in accordance with County policies and procedures, and to assist as assigned with budget preparation; ability to perform complex mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; ability to keep and to make reports, including complex reports, from financial records; excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner within established deadlines; ability to multi-task; professional integrity including the ability to maintain the integrity of confidential and/or time sensitive information and processes; ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate policies and information accurately; sound political astuteness; sound critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately resolve a variety of questions and issues within established policies, guidelines, requirements and procedures; ability to research issues and identify appropriate solutions; sound professional judgement with demonstrated ability to consider and weigh a variety of relevant factors and make accurate decisions or recommendations; ability to synthesize multiple types of data and make accurate appropriate determinations and recommendations; strong computer skills with ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software, applications and systems to complete assigned tasks; visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable effective interactions and accurate data collection; excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships; excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate fiscal and technical information, including complex information, clearly and accurately to stakeholders and staff; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to collaborate effectively to establish and maintain a good working relationships with all levels of department and County staff, vendors, and other relevant stakeholders; basic supervisory skills including strong training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads, direct the activities of assigned staff efficiently, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships; excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy with all stakeholders and staff with varying levels of understanding and needs in order to appropriately address requests, needs and issues; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County with customers and other stakeholders. May require the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Graduation from high school with relevant course work completed at the high school or college level; and five (5) years of relevant work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.