Fiscal Services Account Clerk

FCUSD•Rancho Cordova, CA

7d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Fiscal Support Manager, performs a wide variety of accounting and clerical duties, maintains financial records, performs financial procedures demanding accuracy in maintaining and verifying records as well as compiling data and tabulating reports. Positions in this class may be assigned responsibility for performing general accounts payable duties within the Fiscal Services Department to maintain books of account and other financial records. Performs the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that district finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner. Employees normally receive assignments in general terms. Since procedures are generally well established, employees are expected to learn their duties quickly and to work without close supervision in a relatively short period of time. Employees in this class work within established procedures but exercise limited judgment in handling individual situations, establishing methods and determining work. The Accounting Clerk represents the first level in a career path for clerical to professional accounting. Advancement to the Lead Account Clerk requires no less than two years as a Fiscal Services Account Clerk or equivalent and compliance with the stated qualifications.

Requirements

Knowledge of account payable and maintenance of general ledgers.
Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of applicable computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of basic mathematical computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping systems and techniques.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of operation of a computer and assigned software programs.
Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette.
Knowledge of computer programs for accounting functions such as spreadsheets, database management and others.
Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to sort, code, categorize, tabulate, and file data.
Ability to research problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to check and compare information for completeness and accuracy.
Ability to read, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to an assigned work unit.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain focus under pressure.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to operate a computer and applicable hardware and software and related office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Two (2) years of full-time experience in one or more of the following areas, general accounting, or accounts payable.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by courses in typing and bookkeeping or accounting.
DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check.
TB Test within the last 60 days.
Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Nice To Haves

Advancement to the Lead Account Clerk requires no less than two years as a Fiscal Services Account Clerk or equivalent and compliance with the stated qualifications.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of accounting and clerical duties.
Maintains financial records.
Performs financial procedures demanding accuracy in maintaining and verifying records.
Compiles data and tabulates reports.
Performs general accounts payable duties within the Fiscal Services Department.
Maintains books of account and other financial records.
Performs the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions.
Ensures that district finances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner.