The Account Clerk I role supports emergency initiatives addressing homelessness by performing essential accounting and financial clerical duties under general supervision. This position assists with maintaining accounting records processing financial documents and supporting day-to-day accounting system operations related to public service programs.
Under an emergency hiring order qualified candidates may be appointed for an initial limited-term period with the opportunity to be considered for permanent employment based on performance evaluation.
Provide clerical support to senior accounting staff responsible for daily accounting operations
Perform bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping tasks within established procedures
Sort code verify post balance and file financial documents and accounting records
Assist with error identification reconciliations trial balances and standardized financial reports
Support accounts payable accounts receivable trust accounting or inventory control systems
Prepare payroll-related documents requisitions and inventory records as assigned
Operate office and bookkeeping equipment including calculators accounting machines and computers
Conduct routine checks to verify accuracy of accounting documents and compliance with procedures
Perform data entry computations and document production using standard office technology
Carry out related clerical and financial tasks as required
Option I
One year of clerical bookkeeping experience assisting with a double-entry accounting system including coding transactions and posting and balancing ledgers journals and registers
Option II
One year of clerical experience maintaining financial or statistical records involving coding recording checking tabulations and data computations
Completion of a high school-level course in bookkeeping or elementary accounting
Light physical activity including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds
Some bending stooping squatting and walking may be required
Performance during the initial appointment period will be evaluated
Successful performance may result in consideration for permanent appointment