WTNN0286391-0000
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2024-02-01T00:00:00
The Watertown City School District is currently accepting applications for a Senior Account Clerk Typist in the Payroll Department. Excellent benefits (health, vision, dental) and NYS retirement. Please attach a cover letter and resume to the on-line application. A Senior Account Clerk Typist Civil Service Exam will be required but not necessarily prior to being appointed. Salary is commensurate with experience. EOEDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is moderately difficult clerical work involving independent performance of financial account and record keeping tasks. The work may require decision-making as to methods to be used and classification of records and accounts. The incumbent works under general supervision and may supervise and train a small number of lower level clerical workers depending on assignment. This position differs from Account Clerk in that duties are more complex, the level of responsibility is higher and requires a broader knowledge of program procedures and operations. This class is similar to Senior Account Clerk but differs in that incumbents spend a substantial amount of time operating an alphanumeric keyboard such as a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer. The incumbent does related work as required.EXAMPLES OF WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)Reviews a variety of more complex financial documents, classifies them, and distributes items into a variety of accounts according to prescribed procedures and policies, and makes journal entries;Posts figures to appropriate accounts, makes all necessary adjustments in balances and verifies and reconciles balances, reviews status of accounts as adjustments are made and takes appropriate action such as authorizing payment, issuing checks, or preparing bills;Tracks, audits, and monitors a variety of accounts, verifies adjustments are made to correct allocations, and issues reports as required;Operates word processor, personal computer, and typewriter in preparing and generating account records;May supervise employees by assigning and reviewing completed work and instructing new employees in specialized account keeping activities;Prepares funds for deposit into bank accounts;Reconciles accounts and prepares reports from information;Contacts clients, vendors, or other agencies to obtain additional information;Provides information orally or in writing in response to inquiries on status of accounts;Processes, sorts, indexes, records, and files a variety of control records and reports, or supervises the process;May assist in preparation of figures and reports for use in budget preparation;May wait on public at counter to handle financial transactions;May prepare, review, and process claims for state aid;Does more complex payroll transactions and prepares all related reports;Operates calculator, check writing machine, and other related office equipment.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial records and accounts; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, and business English; ability to make more difficult arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately; ability to review and organize financial data and prepare records and reports; ability to operate an alphanumeric keyboard such as a typewriter, word processor, or personal computer at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to understand and interpret complicated oral instructions and/or written directions; ability to develop effective working relationships and deal diplomatically with the public; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate degree in accounting, business, or closely related field; OR B. Completion of 60 credit hours at a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university which must have included at least 12 credit hours in accounting or bookkeeping; OR C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.Apply on OLAS
Clerical/Support Staff
Watertown City School District
Northern
Fixed