Sr. Account Clerk -NY Helps - Student Services
About The Position
The NYS HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited placement Program Statewide) is a NYS program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job. The work involves responsibility for performing specialized clerical tasks, of moderately difficult nature in the keeping of financial records. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves performing moderately complex tasks in maintaining financial records, in reviewing vouchers and other accounting forms for proper classification and in preparing related reports and forms. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking supervisor or administrator and direct supervision may be exercised over a small number of lower ranking assigned employees. Does related work as required.
Requirements
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business and one (1) year experience in the maintaining of financial records; or:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; or:
- Seven (7) years experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; or:
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).
- Good knowledge of the methods used in keeping financial records
- Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment
- Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English
- Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately
- Ability to compile and prepare reports
- Ability to oversee the work of other employees
- Ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Ability to get along well with others
- A high degree of accuracy
- Initiative and resourcefulness
- Industry and dependability
- Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in WinCap accounting software
- MS Word and Excel
Responsibilities
- Handle correspondence
- Assist with the preparation of reports (District and State)
- Create monthly and annual invoices
- Organize and maintain records
- Generate purchase orders
- Prepare reports
- Verify cash receipts for deposit
- Answer phones and provide info to staff members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
