RENN0331285-0000
2025-02-03T00:00:00
2025-01-31T00:00:00
TERMS: 10 month in accordance with CSEADISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is clerical work involving responsibility for performance of standard account-keeping practices in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records, including keyboarding. The incumbent works under direct supervision on routine assignments which are done in accordance with defined procedures; detailed instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments. The work is reviewed by observation, cross-checks, or by the immediate supervisor and by other steps in the account-keeping process. An Account Clerk also does related work as required.EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)Reviews a variety of documents such as claim forms, vouchers, bills and purchase orders to determine eligibility for payment or to verify accuracy of payment made, according to defined procedures and policies;Verifies calculations and codes on documents;Posts figures to appropriate accounts either manually or through a computer, verifying data entered;Reconciles entries, both debits and credits;Prepares simple financial or statistical reports from data entered, including status of accounts, current balances, cash received or paid;Produces data needed for State and Federal reimbursement claims;Keys forms, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, reports, letters and memoranda;Receives cash payments and issues receipts;Prepares checks for disbursement, deposits funds into appropriate accounts, reconciles balances and posts balances to appropriate ledgers;Makes bank deposits as necessary;Contacts clients and vendors to obtain additional information as necessary; Provides routine information orally or in writing in response to inquires on financial records;Files and maintains records related to processing of payrolls, invoices, vouchers, bills and correspondence;Receives, balances and audits simple payroll time records; Makes computations as necessary;Operates calculator, computer terminal, printer and other related office equipment;Resolves payroll situations by consulting department or agency liaison; Verifies unemployment insurance claims, retirement forms and employment; Determines benefits as they impact payroll REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Working knowledge of methods used in maintaining financial records and reports; working knowledge of office terminology, practices and procedures; working knowledge of business arithmetic; ability to make arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentages; ability to perform prolonged fine-finger movement on a keyboard at a predetermined rate of speed and accuracy; ability to write legibly; ability to organize and maintain records and files; ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions; ability to perform detailed work involving visual effort and strain. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping.
Clerical/Support Staff
Rensselaer City School District
Capital
Contract