Account Clerk III
About The Position
The Account Clerk III performs accounting functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the county’s financial systems. Working under minimal supervision, this position provides a department, agency, or bureau with advanced-level fiscal support so county programs can be provided effectively and efficiently. Duties vary by department and may include financial recordkeeping, preparing and reconciling financial documents and reports, entering transactions into PeopleSoft, assisting with financial statements, and providing clerical, receptionist, and interdepartmental support. The position handles money and checks, including receiving and disbursing them.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, one year of job-related experience, or any combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to coordinate work assignments.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use standard office machines, including a fax machine, copier, and calculator.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and proceed with objectives.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Sound and accurate judgment.
- Flexibility and ability to complete multiple tasks.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks.
- Professionalism, integrity, and honesty, with ability to handle confidential matters.
- Intermediate Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Explorer.
- Basic Outlook skills, including email and calendar.
- PeopleSoft Financial skills or ability to learn PeopleSoft.
- Basic knowledge and skill with various accounting software.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, working with office machinery, and talking or hearing; occasional standing and stair climbing; and rare bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crouching, squatting, pushing, lifting, or carrying.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience and/or training in bookkeeping and accounting.
- Advanced accounting or bookkeeping skills.
- Previous work experience in government finance.
- General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
- Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, refunds, account statements, reports, and other records.
- Verify and post transaction details, such as funds received and disbursed.
- Prepare monthly production and billing reports.
- Audit invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies.
- Produce, maintain, distribute, and reconcile reports and records.
- Enter data into the PeopleSoft financial system according to company procedures.
- Assist in preparing financial statements.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Provide clerical support, including typing, filing, and copying.
- Perform receptionist duties, including answering phones and directing inquiries.
- Serve as a liaison to other departments.
- Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as required.
- Receive and disburse money and checks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
