CiTi BOCES has an opening for a Senior Account Clerk. This is moderately difficult clerical work involving independent performance and supervision of financial accounts and record keeping, including keyboarding. 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 lower level clerical workers. This position differs from Account Clerk in that the duties are more complex, the level of responsibility is higher, and there may be supervisory responsibility. The incumbent does related work as required.

Typical activities characteristic of the class.

• Reviews a variety of more complex financial documents, classifies them and distributes items into a variety of accounts according to prescribed procedures and policies;

• Posts figures to appropriate accounts, makes all necessary adjustments in balances and verifies and reconciles balances;

• Renews 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 and verifies that adjustments are made to correct allocations;

• Prepares more complex financial or statistical summary reports;

• Checks for accuracy of computations and completeness or supervises the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports which are compiled into summary reports or claims for Federal or State reimbursement;

• Keys forms, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, payrolls, reports, letters, memoranda;

• Prepares funds for deposit into 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;

• May assist in preparation of figures and reports for use in budget preparation;

• Operates calculator, computer terminal, check writing machine and other related office equipment

Job Qualifications

Education, specialized background, training and experience.

A. Completion of 60 credit hours at a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university which must have included at least 12 credit hours in accounting and one year of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR B. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and three years of experience as described in "A" above; OR C. Four years of experience as described in "A" above; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of "A," "B," and "C" above. NOTE: A bachelor's degree in accounting equates to "A" above.

Application Deadline:10/11/2024

Civil Service Title: Senior Account Clerk

Job Number: NI09232024