NSKN0267182-0000
2023-05-10T00:00:00
2023-05-02T00:00:00
The Niskayuna Central School District has an anticipated opening and is now accepting applications for an Account Clerk -Typist. ASSIGNMENT: District Office; 12 months per year; 37.5 hours per week DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves applying routine clerical and typing duties to the maintenance of financial accounts and records through the application of standardized account keeping practices. This position differs from that of Account Clerk because it involves performing a variety of work-related typing tasks. This position may be responsible for utlilizing a micro-computer, work-processing equipment, remote computer terminal or similar computer equipment in the performance of daily work-related tasks. Work is performed under direct supervision. The incumbent does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: • Posts to journal or ledger accounts from appropriation, expense, invoice, payroll, receipts, voucher records and other original entry media; • Receives remittances by mail or in person, verifies amounts, computes interest and penalties and posts to books of original entry; • Assists in maintaining labor, material and operational cost records; • Assists in verifying and reconciling account balances according to a prescribed procedure; • Types forms, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, title searches, judgments, lis pendens, reports, index cards and similar materials; • Classifies constantly recurring receipts and expenditures and distributes costs according to a prescribed code; • Types and maintains various records; • Compiles data for and helps in the preparation of simple financial and statistical reports; • Sorts, indexes and files requisitions, vouchers, ledger cards and other material; • Compiles payroll data, prepares and checks payrolls; • Operates a typewriter, calculator, adding machine and various other office equipment; • Performs a variety of related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS: FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of modern methods of keeping and reviewing financial accounts and records; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of Business Arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and rapidly; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR (B) Two years of experience as outlined in (A) above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to type at least 35 words per minute. Typing performance will be evaluated during probationary period. NOTE: The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.NOTE: Selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.
Clerical/Support Staff
Niskayuna
Capital
Annual wage
Fixed