Full-time 12 month position

District Office- Business Department

This position qualifies under the HELPS provision of Civil Service.

Recruitment will be ongoing until filled.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work is primarily of a routine nature and involves the application of standardized account keeping practices in maintaining and reviewing accounts and records. Account Clerks work under general supervision on standard assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. Supervisors are available for consultation on unusual problems and provide instructions on all new or difficult assignments. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Operates a personal computer in performing duties described below:

Reconciles, tracks, reports on areas of the Business Office that can include but are not limited to, employee attendance, leave provisions, support the District Treasurer, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.

Assists in maintaining labor, material and operational attendance.

Assists in verifying and reconciling account balances according to a prescribed procedure;

Helps to review and check routine account keeping records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy, completeness and proper extension

Compiles data for and helps in the preparation of statistical reports;

Sorts, indexes and files requisitions, vouchers, ledger cards and other material;

Compiles payroll data, prepares and checks payroll;

Operates computing, calculating, check writing and other office machines.

May, on occasion, be required to operate word processing, data entry or related business equipment.

Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of modern methods of keeping and reviewing financial accounts and employee records; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to perform data entry work on a computer; ability to make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; high degree of accuracy; integrity, tact, neatness and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of clerical experience responsible for maintaining financial accounts and records; or

Two years clerical experience as described in (1) above; or

An equivalent combination of training and experience as described above.

NOTE: Completion of one year of college with study in accounting, secretarial science, office technologies or business administration may be substituted for the one year of required experience as noted in number (1) above.

Additionally, a qualified candidate must possess the ability to work well with other people; must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and firmness; professional in attire and actions; be reliable, honest and prompt; knowledgeable of computers, office equipment and modern office practices; must have the ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; @type a minimum of 50 words/minute; well versed in the use of the English language; familiarity or experience with Public Educational structure, regulations and procedures; must have superior organizational skills.

Position Start Date:10/01/2026

Civil Service Title: Account Clerk

Newark Central School District

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