Principal Account Clerk

ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

VACANCY NOTICE

Principal Account Clerk – Position # 51017778* Provisional

Rath Building Mon-Fri Days

Starting Annual Salary: $ 46,546 (CSEA Job Grade 7)

*Civil Service Competitive position, exam date to be determined. Selection for permanent appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.*

The Erie County Department of Public Works is seeking an individual for performing specialized clerical tasks, of more 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 number of lower ranking assigned employees. Does related work as required.

• Summarizes and journalizes transactions for entry and posting to books of account or computerized bookkeeping systems;
• Communicates with outside agencies, vendors, department personnel, other departments or individuals in connection with the maintenance of financial accounts;
• Maintains accounts and/or records in connection with the fiscal and budgetary affairs of jurisdiction;
• Classifies a variety of receipt and disbursements; and distributes items according to prescribed codes;
• Prepares and processes vouchers for payment; prepares requisitions for purchasing; reviews and checks records and reports for accuracy;
• Compiles data for financial and statistical reports and prepares financial reports, statements and records;
• Maintains a variety of office records and files by posting, and filing, such as office accounts, personnel records, maps and reports;

• May occasionally type such material as correspondence, memoranda, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, invoices,payments, lists, tabulations, payrolls;
• May supervise a number of clerical employees assigned to assist;
• May prepare reimbursement of claims for grants, capital projects, and various State and Federal agencies;
• May submit financial reports, on the internet, to various Federal and State Agencies as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Possession of an Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business and two (2) years of experience in the maintaining of financial records; or:

B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; or:

C) Eight (8) years of experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; or:

D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application, cover letter and resume by February 6, 2023 to:

Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk

95 Franklin Street, Room 604, Buffalo, NY 14202

Tina.Bakowski@erie.gov

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity