Guild Principal Account Clerk Grade 31 [Purchasing] (SY24-25)

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The hours for this Central Office Administrative Guild position are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Job Title: Principal Account Clerk (BPS Guild) - Grade 31

General statement of duties and responsibilities:

Under general supervision and using appropriate current technology performs advanced clerical work in relation to a wide variety of accounts and assists with the preparation of financial statements and other reports.

Reports to Assistant Director of Business Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Updates departments purchase orders in the financial systems and compiles purchase orders for mailing.
2. Communicates and corresponds with vendors employees and outside agenciesto identify investigate and bring to resolution potential problem issues.
3. May compile financial information and reports and may assist in the preparation or development of financial statements and other financial reports.
4. Maintains files.
5. Responds to a large number of inquiries and requests for information.
6. May plan assign and supervise the work of subordinate account clerk employees.
7. May update and re-print vendor invoices.
8. Participates in training and provides support and technical assistance both in person and over the phone to Central Office and School Based staff regarding the entry of requisitions navigation through the financial system use of queries workflow and crystal reports.
9. Performs related duties of similar nature as requested by supervisor which are commensurate with job classification.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Basic computer skills including word processing e-mail and database programs
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Successfully completed appropriate coursework
• At least one year basic accounting work experience or the equivalent

City of Boston residency required.

Job Location: 2300 Washington Street Boston MA 02119

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Required Experience:

Staff IC