What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk III - Clerk of Superior Court (Prescott) position at Yavapai County Government?
Under minimal supervision, performs diversified tasks in support of the operation and financial functions specific to the assigned department.
- Performs various accounts payable functions, including weekly auditing and entering invoice data, reviewing and verifying account codes, reconciling vendor statements, verifying completeness and accuracy of computations and performing data entry.
- Receives visitors and telephone inquiries and provides pertinent information.
- Maintains spreadsheets to relevant accounting data and information.
- Prepares and reconciles monthly and quarterly reports.
- Acts as a liaison between the office and facilities, and outside vendors for necessary building maintenance and equipment repairs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in general bookkeeping, administrative work, and/or accounting.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Government accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles and practices.
- Automated accounting systems.
- Departmental programs, funding sources, and specific regulations governing expenditures and revenues.
- File maintenance procedures and practices.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Microsoft Office 365 software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:
- Basic mathematical functions.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to:
- Perform and verify mathematical computations using computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs and review or check the work of others to ensure conformance to standards.
- Establish and maintain computerized filing systems.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 3
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
Salary : $19 - $24
