Placer Employment Opportunities

Account Clerk - Journey

INTERDEPARTMENT TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

Recruitment #TRNS-12403-06

Introduction

THIS TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO PERMANENT OR PROBATIONARY PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Interdepartment Transfer/Voluntary Demotion Eligibility Criteria:

  • Currently a permanent or probationary Account Clerk - Journey.
    OR
  • Currently a permanent or probationary county employee with an equivalent salary to Grade 52*.
  • The difference between Step 5 of your current salary grade and Step 5 of Grade 52 is less than 5%, or at any hourly rate above Grade 52 and willing to voluntarily demote.
    AND
  • Meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

* Salary Schedule/Grades can be found at V:\Personnel\Salary and Allocation Information.

POSITION INFORMATION

This position provides accounting support for the Administrative Services Department of 120 employees. Duties include: Processing bi-weekly payroll; reconciling accounts; preparing deposits and related affidavits; paying invoices for blanket purchase orders, purchase orders and other payments including all Countywide phone bills;  Processing all employee claims; reconciling returned warrants; preparing various accounting and statistical reports; preparing routine correspondence, email, memos, letters, and other duties as assigned. 

DEFINITION

To perform difficult and responsible clerical work involving financial recordkeeping and statistical records; to review and reconcile financial and budget reports with source documents, invoices, purchase orders and other materials; to process financial and statistical documents, such as purchase orders, payroll time reports and statistical reports; and to receive and reconcile revenues and disbursements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Account Clerk - Journey
This is the full journey level class within the Account Clerk series. This class is distinguished from the Account Clerk - Entry by the performance of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Account Clerk level in that the latter is an advanced journey level that provides functional and technical lead supervision over Account Clerks and/or performs the most difficult and complex work requiring specialized technical or functional expertise and are assigned specialized duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Account Clerk.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Perform clerical accounting or bookkeeping work associated with the maintenance of journals and subsidiary ledgers, tax billing and collections, general ledgers, accounts receivable, fiscal controls and similar financial records.
  • Prepare periodic statements and analyses of statistical and financial records related to area of assignment.
  • May process time records and prepare payroll and related records.
  • Assist in the conduct of accounting and statistical studies and compute cost and revenue estimates.
  • Classify and post expenditures, revenues or authorizations to the appropriate budgetary or ledger accounts; maintain records of postings; and reconcile to financial reports.
  • Keep ledger accounts; balance accounts; review, identify and correct irregularities; assist with collections of delinquent accounts.
  • Receive financial or statistical documents; screen for accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural requirements; carry out proper steps to ensure or authorize payments and delivery; post to records, check and balance totals.
  • Make computations and changes to financial and statistical data, apply standard formulas or predetermined guides; assemble financial and statistical data from a variety of sources and prepare or assist in preparing financial and statistical reports.
  • May contact other governmental agencies, private agencies and County employees to obtain information for and clarify financial/statistical records and transactions.
  • Operate standard office equipment including word processing applications as assigned; may perform duties on computer spreadsheet programs; operate stand alone computer software programs as related to assigned area.
  • Prepare complex financial or statistical reports and summaries independently; recommend improvements in financial recordkeeping procedures and systems.
  • Assist in preparing budget estimates; prepare trial balances, recapitulations, balance sheets and complex statistical and financial reports.
  • Meet with the public to obtain data, interpret information and answer questions; prepare routine correspondence to answer questions, request information or provide explanations.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • May be required to deliver or pick up records, receipts and other information within the County from other departments, divisions or agencies.
  • Order and maintain inventories of office supplies and related records.
  • Receive payments and issue receipts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years of responsible experience in keeping and reviewing financial records.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.  Additional specialized training in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field is desirable.

License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • Methods, practices and terminology used in financial and statistical recordkeeping.
  • Arithmetic calculations related to statistical and financial record keeping.
  • Basic office methods and equipment including filing and computer systems.
  • Basic computer software and keyboarding.
  • Principles and practices of bookkeeping and statistical recordkeeping.
  • Common word processing and spreadsheet software used on a personal computer.
  • Modern office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

  • On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; lift light weight.
  • Intermittently, review documents related to Department operations; observe, identify and problem-solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain Department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
  • Make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
  • Post financial and statistical records using a personal computer or manual records.
  • Verify and check files and data.
  • Understand and carry out both oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees of the County.
  • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
  • Perform difficult clerical recordkeeping work involving initiative and judgment.
  • Perform clerical accounting or bookkeeping work associated with the maintenance of journals and subsidiary ledgers, general ledgers, accounts receivable, fiscal controls and similar financial records.
  • Review financial or statistical documents; screen for accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural requirements; carry out proper steps to ensure or authorize payments and delivery, post to records, check and balance totals.
  • Apply financial and statistical recordkeeping principles to the maintenance of statistical, accounting, financial and payroll transactions.
  • Perform quick, accurate data entry.
  • Operate a 10-key adding machine by touch.
  • Organize tasks and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.  For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

BENEFITS

The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change.  It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Personnel Department.

Click here to view benefits for General bargaining unit

Conclusion

To be considered for this Interdepartment Transfer/Voluntary Demotion opportunity:

  • Click the Special Appointments/Transfers/Reinstatements link here or on the JOBS Employment Opportunities page located at jobsatplacercounty.com
  • Scroll down to the Interdepartment Transfer/Voluntary Demotion Process section.
  • Select the Interdepartment Transfer/Voluntary Demotion (Placer County Employees Only) radio button, and click the Interdepartment Transfer /Voluntary Demotion application link bar.
  • Follow the instructions provided to select the classification for which you would like to be considered.
  • Select the link "Click here to submit a Special Appointments application for this classification", and complete and submit the on-line application.

Department Contact: Melissa Nunnink 530-889-4208

Interdepartment Transfer/Voluntary Demotion applications may be submitted anytime, but

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

BY AUGUST 1, 2014



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