Principal Account Clerk

This is highly important account keeping work involving responsibility for planning and overseeing complex account keeping activities and independently performing the most important phases of such work.  Employees in this position may perform double entry bookkeeping.  Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with outlined policies and procedures but it calls for the frequent exercise of independent judgment.  Difficult technical or policy problems are referred to a supervisor for decision or review of judgment where recommendations are initiated.  Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.   A Principal Account Clerk does related work as assigned.

• Operates a computer in performing the duties described below;
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the maintaining and checking of a wide variety of financial records, billing processes, and reports and instructs employees in the specialized details of this work;
• Oversees and assists in the classification of a complex variety of receipt and expenditures and the distribution of costs according to prescribed codes;
• Directs the audit of varied accounts, claims and records and the preparation of reports thereon;
• Takes charge of the compilation, preparation and analysis of a variety of complex financial and statistical records and reports;
• Assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets and ensures the maintenance of necessary financial controls;
• Is responsible for receiving and accounting for large amounts of money in payment for a variety of bills, taxes and related obligations;
• Revises, systematizes and installs account-keeping and billing processes methods and procedures;
• Reconciles ledgers of revenue received with bank statements;
• Supervises clerical and fiscal staff;
• May supervise the preparation of bills, purchase orders and the securing of bids from vendors;
• Conducts correspondence in connection with financial matters; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Thorough knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial records and reports; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment, including computer equipment; thorough knowledge of business English; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to prepare correspondence and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to plan, direct, supervise and accept responsibility for the work of others; ability to get along well with others; ability to deal effectively with the public; ability to readily acquire familiarity with departmental organization, functions, laws, policies and regulations; good judgment in solving complex account keeping problems; a high degree of accuracy, initiative and resourcefulness; understanding of and ability to use various billing, accounting and/or bookkeeping computer software and other business computer software; tact and courtesy; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:
 

Qualification Option #	1	2	3
Training/Education	Possession an Associate’s[1] degree[2] in Accounting or a related field[3] of study.	Possession of an Associate’s[1] degree[2].	Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
General experience	Two years of full-time, paid experience performing bookkeeping[4] and/or accounting work.	Three years of full-time, paid experience performing bookkeeping[4] and/or accounting work.	Five years of full-time, paid experience performing bookkeeping[4] and/or accounting work.
Supervisory experience	N.A.
License/ Certification	N.A.
Other requirements	N.A.

 
Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.  
 
Principal Account Clerk, C in all divisionsNOTE:  Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE: An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered. In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department. 

Salary : $32 - $38