Account Clerk

Herkimer County • Herkimer, NY • 17h ago

NY1533235 Account Clerk needed for the Herkimer County Department of Public Health in Herkimer, NY.

Pay rate is $35,324 per year.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This 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.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Either :(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.

CONTACT for further information: Christina Cain, Public Health Director Herkimer County Department of Public Health 301 N. Washington Street, Ste. 2300 Herkimer, NY 13350 315-867-1176

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