Account Clerk

Illinois Secretary of State•Rockford, IL

18h•$3,688 - $4,691•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized internal auditing functions related to an accounting operation; i.e., monies obtained from the public for driving privileges. Under direct supervision, performs specialized internal auditing as related to an accounting operation. i.e., balances cash, check and credit card receipt totals against validation journal/validation recap or the registration and titling of motor vehicles.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school and one year of office experience including bookkeeping work.
Requires working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
Requires working knowledge of office procedures and practices.
Requires elementary knowledge of the operation of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
Requires ability to make arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.

Responsibilities

Balances cash, check and credit card receipt totals against validation journal/validation recap, sales summary, and applications to assure all appropriate fees were collected and are accurately accounted for; prepares deposit records, sales summaries or other routine financial documents necessary to process collected fees.
Prepares sales summaries or reports of daily monies received versus transaction type and/or class code.
May perform limited typing and filing duties in support of accounting activities.
Maintains related files or records.
May assist with the receiving and routing of incoming work and the routing of completed work.
Ensures proper inventory items were issued and performs daily and monthly reconciliation of sold inventory to physical inventory.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.