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Account Clerk

Herkimer BOCES • Herkimer, NY • 2d ago

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('

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