Account Clerk (Continuing Education)

: Broad Function **This position is a Competitive Class position subject to all regulations of the Warren County Department of Civil Service. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidates must meet civil service requirement for appointment following establishment of eligible list.** This work involves the application of standardized account keeping practices in the routine maintenance and review of financial accounts and records, or assisting in performing more difficult and responsible account keeping functions either manually or using a computer. Work is performed under direct supervision allowing for some exercise or independent judgment in carrying out assignments in accordance with well-defined procedures. Does related work as required. Major Responsibilities

• Posts to journal or ledger accounts from appropriation, expense, invoice, payroll, receipts, voucher records, and other original entry media;
• Records remittances after computing interest and penalties;
• Assists in maintaining labor, material and operational cost records;
• Assists in verifying and reconciling account balances;
• Reviews account keeping records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy, completeness, and proper extension;
• Classifies constantly recurring receipts and expenditures and distributes costs according to a prescribed code;
• Compiles data for and assists in the preparation of simple financial and statistical reports;
• Issues receipts for monies received;
• Files requisitions, vouchers, ledger cards, and other material;
• Compiles payroll data, prepares and checks payroll;
• Operates computing, calculating, validating, check writing, and other office machines.

Required Skills

Working knowledge of modern methods of keeping and reviewing financial accounts and records; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; courtesy; physical condition suitable to the demands of the position.

Educational Requirements

Either:

• (a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by Bookkeeping courses; OR
• (b) Two years of experience in a clerical position involving he maintenance of financial accounts and records; OR
• (c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

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