Account Clerk Typist

Position Type

Civil Service/Account Clerk Typist

Date Posted

11/20/2024

Location:

Poughkeepsie City School District

Date Available

12/16/2024

Closing Date

Open until filled

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 24-25-142

• ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST
• NOVEMBER 2024
• POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
  
  

NOTICE OF POSITION

Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Distinguishing Features Of The Class

This is an entry level position responsible for the performance of routine account keeping and clerical duties including typing. The work involves the application of standardized account keeping practices in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. Incumbents usually work on standard assignments in accordance with defined procedures. The class differs from that of Senior Account Clerk Typist by virtue of performing less complex account keeping duties and the absence of supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level employee with minimal leeway allowed in the completion of work assignments. Supervision over others is not normally a function of this class.

Typical Work Activities

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

• Processes and audits vouchers for payment to vendors and encumbers proper account;
• Posts to journal or ledger accounts from appropriations, expense invoices, payroll, receipts, voucher records and other original entry media;
• Prepares summary statements of ledger balances;
• Receives remittances by mail or in person, verifies amount, computes interest and penalties, and posts to book of original entry;
• Compiles payroll data and prepares payroll;
• Verifies and reconciles account balances according to a prescribed procedure;
• Reviews and checks routine bookkeeping records and reports for arithmetic and clerical accuracy;
• Types financial and statistical reports as required;
• Sorts, indexes and files a variety of records and reports;
• May act as a receptionist, answer telephone and direct inquiries to proper officials;
• May operate various office equipment used in the performance of account keeping duties.
  
  

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of account keeping; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; working knowledge of business terminology and arithmetic; ability to maintain neat and legible records; ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written directions; mathematical aptitude and accuracy; personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER

• Completion of one year (30 credits are equal to one year) of college, business school, or other post high school training which included two courses in account keeping or bookkeeping; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of full-time work experience in the performance of account keeping and/or bookkeeping; OR
• An equivalent combination of the training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.
  
  

Note: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the US Department of Education/US Secretary of Education.

Special Requirement

Candidates must indicate ability to type, i.e., courses in typing or typing work experience.

A Civil Service exam is required for a permanent appointment

Appointment

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

Effective Date

December 2024

Salary

$40,803-$44,157

To Apply

Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online internal application. Please refer to JobID: 1092

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.