Account Clerk Level I/II

The Position

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Arithmetic necessary to make routine calculations and give correct change, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions
• Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary usage
• General principles, procedures and practices of record keeping
• Standard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological)
• Telephone procedures and etiquette
• Appropriate letter and memo format
• Basic business computer applications used in an office environment, including spreadsheets

• Calculate solutions to math problems involving addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimals, and fractions
• Post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
• Track/reconcile information between accounts and ledgers
• Accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Operate office equipment such as computer terminals, typewriters, printers, calculators, scanners, cash registers, adding machines, copiers, telephones, and fax machines
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Understand and follow procedural manuals, policy guidelines, etc.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: One year of paid, full-time experience preparing or reconciling financial or statistical records.

Or: Completion of 30 semester units (45 quarter units), including two mathematics, bookkeeping, or accounting courses, from an accredited college or business school.

Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Special Skills: Depending upon assignment, some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and/or write fluently in a language other than English, or may require knowledge of the culture as certified by the Department of Personnel Services in order to:

• Give information by telephone or in person regarding department services in a language other than English, to persons whose understanding of English is limited.
• Translate the meaning of written English regulations or ordinances to a language other than English.
• Translate into English requests from the public, presented verbally or in writing in a language other than English.
• Assist other department employees by giving information and advice on interacting with persons of different language or cultural backgrounds.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.