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Senior Office Account Clerk
Description of Duties
This is a senior-level clerical position involving the independent performance of difficult and complex clerical and account keeping tasks for a department or agency. The work may involve use of an automated or manual account keeping system. This employee may also be responsible for planning and review of account keeping and financial record keeping activities of other clerical staff or of a small clerical unit. The use of a personal computer for word processing and database entry is an integral part of the position. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Office Account Clerks and other subordinate 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:
- Two (2) years of paid full time or its part time equivalent* work experience in account keeping, bookkeeping, or financial record keeping; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field, plus one (1) year of work experience as described in (A); OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C).
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.
