Principal Account Clerk

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews, examines, and audits a variety of financial documents, claims, invoices, purchase orders, warrants, reports, and supporting records to ensure completeness, accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Board policies, and established district procedures. Evaluates expenditures to verify that claims are legitimate, properly documented, and processed in accordance with sound internal control practices and fiscal accountability standards.

Prepares quarterly reports to the Board of Education, summarizing audit findings and compliance matters.

Utilizes a variety of software applications and financial management systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Win Cap to analyze data, prepare reports, maintain records, and support audit activities.

Performs duties as assigned.

• Three (3) Professional References Required - These must be filled out in the section of your application where requested.
• A copy of your diploma may be uploaded in place of transcripts if necessary

• Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a closely related field and two years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the above.
• Education beyond an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or closely related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.