ONC BOCES is accepting applications for a Senior Account Clerk.

One (1) full-time, 12-month ESPA Unit, Competitive Civil Service, provisional position located in the Central Business Office.

2026 - 2027 Starting Salary: $44,952

Civil Service Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for the independent performance of moderately difficult financial accounts and records maintenance. The work may require a general understanding of specific laws, office rules, procedures and policies. Employees generally follow a prescribed routine and in most cases receive only infre­quent general instructions. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision may be exercised over the work of one or more clerical employees.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Oversees and classifies a variety of receipts and expendi­tures, and distributes items according to prescribed procedures (this does not involve double-entry bookkeeping);

Tracks, audits and monitors a variety of accounts;

Verifies adjustments are made to correct allocations and issues reports as required;

Assigns work, reviews and records work done, and instructs new employees in specialized account-keeping activities;

Posts figures to appropriate accounts, makes all necessary adjustments in balances and verifies and reconciles balances; renews status of accounts as adjustments are made and takes appropriate action as authorizing payment, issuing checks or preparing bills;

Reviews and checks account-keeping records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy, completeness and proper extension;

Checks for accuracy of computations and completeness or supervises the preparation of reports which are compiled into summary reports or claims for state or federal reimbursement;

Supervises and participates in the verifying and reconcil­ing of individual account balances;

Compiles and prepares labor, material and operational cost records and reports;

Conducts routine correspondence on matters where policy and procedures are well defined;

Operates computer, calculator, check writing machine and other office equipment;

Prepares funds for deposit into book accounts, reconciles accounts and prepares reports from information;

Prepares complex reports from journal or ledger;

Uses computer and computer programs;

Maintains various types of records, reports and files;

Working from rough draft or from data personally developed, prepares accounting and financial statements, payrolls, statistical tabulations and data, form letters, memoranda, vouchers, reports, requisitions and other materials;

Answers telephone and gives out routine information;

Does related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining financial accounts and records including computer financial software; good knowledge of office terminology, proce­dures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to operate an alpha-numeric keyboard; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; mental alertness; high degree of accuracy; neatness; tact; courtesy, physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.