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Account Clerk JobID: 6382

+ Position Type:

Technical Education/ Non-Instructional

+ Date Posted:

7/15/2025

+ Location:

BOCES WEB Complex

+ Date Available:

08/18/2025

+ Closing Date:

07/22/2025

Herkimer CountyACCOUNT CLERKDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSThis is clerical work involving performance of standard account-keeping practices in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. 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, crosschecks or by the immediate supervisor and by other steps in the account-keeping process.This position differs from Senior Account Clerk by virtue of the limited complexity of the work. The incumbent does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

+ Reviews a variety of documents such as claim forms, vouchers, bills, purchase orders, to determine eligibility for payment or to verify accuracy of payment made, according to defined procedures and policies;

+ Verifies all calculations and codes on documents;

+ Posts figures to appropriate accounts either manually or through a computer, verifying all data entered;

+ Reconciles all 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;

+ Receives cash payments, issues receipts;

+ Prepares checks for disbursement, deposits funds into appropriate accounts, prepares reconciliation of balances and posts balances to appropriate ledgers;

+ Makes bank deposits as necessary;

+ Contacts clients, vendors, etc., to obtain additional information as necessary;

+ Provides routine information orally or in writing in response to inquiries on financial records;

+ Files and maintains all related records such as records related to processing of payrolls, invoices, vouchers, bills, correspondence;

+ Receives, balances and audits simple payroll time records;

+ Processes data either for computer or other records;

+ Makes computations as necessary;

+ Operates calculator, computer terminal, printer and other related office equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

+ Working knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial records and accounts;

+ Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English;

+ ability to make

+ Arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentages accurately, ability to write legibly;

+ Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; ability to understand and interpret oral instructions and written directions;

+ Ability to operate a calculator, computer terminal, personal computer and printer and related office equipment; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain;

+ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEither(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience in maintaining financial accounts or records;Or(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and completion of a course in accounting or bookkeeping.Competitive Class (FT)Non-Competitive Class (PT)Revised 04/17/96 Personnel Officer For more information and to apply please go to:http://www.herkimer-boces.org/employmentRate: $37,428.08 plus paid time off and benefits per collective bargaining agreement. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('