What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk I (Pay Grade 15) AFSCME Local 1607 position at New Castle County Government?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).
New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs clerical tasks requiring considerable maintenance of and/or recording to ledgers, journals, accounts, and other financial records; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs record and account keeping, cashiering, simple auditing or related tasks within clearly defined limits. Constantly recurring problems and their solutions are either routine, have been previously determined or, in unusual cases, are checked by a supervisor. Supervisors are available for consultation and to give detailed instructions on all new assignments.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Performs cashiering tasks;
- Prepares time entry reports for payroll;
- Fills out sewer receipts for applications for connections to sewers;
- Maintains individual accounts, showing amounts deposited, drawn against, and balance remaining;
- Calculates delinquency and penalty charges on taxes, sewers and similar payment items;
- Posts and proves a cash receipt journal;
- Searches accounts for transactions and answers questions concerning them;
- Certifies that taxes have been paid;
- Keeps bond and coupon accounts for bonds issued by the County, reconciling individual records with ledger controls;
- Sorts checks and cash receipts by account number and prepares deposit slips;
- Prepares, calculates, addresses and mails invoices, community liens, trustee accounts, fees and other charge items;
- Prepares and mails notices for sales conducted by row offices or departments;
- Checks documents for accuracy, determines price for recording, stamps document with recording information, receives payment for record, and keeps and balances a cash sheet of money received;
- Maintains and posts to a variety of index records, control sheets and record ledgers;
- Checks extensions and totals on invoices, preparing them for payment;
- Prepares reports from records kept;
- Maintains inventories and non-expendable supplies and equipment;
- Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
- Operates a personal computer and related equipment in the course of the work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least one (1) year clerical experience including clerical-accounting duties and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate, preferably supplemented by business school or college courses in accounting; or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a Class III County physical examination and background check.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cassondra Briggs
Human Resources Technician
Cassondra.Briggs@newcastlede.gov
Health Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available through Highmark (Comprehensive 80% Plan; a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) and Aetna (Open Access HMO.) Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.
Dental Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from date of hire. Currently, there are two PPO options and an HMO option. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen.
Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.
Vacation: Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:
- - 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days 1 – 4 years of service
- - 10 days of vacation 5 – 9 years of service
- - 15 days of vacation 10 – 14 years of service
- - 20 days of vacation 15 years of service
- - 25 days of vacation 15 years of service
- - 25 days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)
Holidays: 13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve).
Life Insurance: Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit - $50,000; Maximum benefit - $200,000.
Pension: Employee contributory amount of three percent of base salary to defined benefit plan. County will make a non-elective contribution of one percent of base salary to defined contribution account. In addition, the County will also make an annual matching contribution of one hundred percent of employee's contribution, up to a maximum of two percent to defined contribution account. 10-year vesting.
Deferred Compensation Plan:
Optional employee contributory plan available.
Additional Benefits: Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases; Credit Union, Blood Bank, Sick Leave Bank (after two years of service), Fitness Center, and an Employee Assistance Program are all benefits available to employees at no cost.
Supplemental Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional life insurance, vision, group accident, group hospital indemnity, group disability, and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.
Union Affiliation: Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $23 to $46.65 per month.
Special Note: The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5180.
Revised: 12/15/15
Salary : $50,000
