Account Clerk I (Pay Grade 15) AFSCME Local 1607

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period, and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts. Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / nccde .

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 employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Some knowledge of the methods used in keeping accounts and records, and of office terminology, procedures, routines and equipment; good knowledge of business mathematics and English; in some instances qualified typing skill is necessary; ability to learn to operate a personal computer and related equipment; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; ability to draw valid conclusions; accuracy; integrity.

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

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