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Principal Office Account Clerk
Description of Duties
This is an upper level financial clerical position responsible for the planning, assigning and review of account keeping and financial record keeping activities of an account clerical staff assigned to a unit or department and/or performing higher level account clerk work involving activities such as financial analysis, problem solving, and financial data manipulation with leeway allowed for independent decision making. Duties include developing financial reports requiring the collection and computation of data obtained from numerous accounts and records. The duties are non-routine, are performed in support of an accounting/financial staff, and involve substantial use of an automated account keeping system. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of an Accountant or other higher-level staff member. General supervision or lead supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State college or university with a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance plus two (2) years paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent* experience in bookkeeping, account keeping, or financial record keeping; OR,
- Four (4) years paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
