Principal Account Clerk

Principal Account Clerk, Full Time

Anticipated vacancy for the position of Principal Account Clerk, full time. The appointment type is permanent, NY HELPS*

Starting date: ASAP

Classification:
Civil Service

Salary range: $50,000 - $57,000

Location:

Business Office

Qualifications:

Must meet Civil Service requirements in job title.

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Closing date:
Applications accepted until Tuesday, 7/14/2026, or until position filled.

North Collins Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job.

Rev. 09/12 Erie County JG: VII Comp. MS/ceb

Distinguishing features of the class:
The work involves responsibility for performing specialized clerical tasks, of more difficult nature in the keeping of financial records. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves performing moderately complex tasks in maintaining financial records, in reviewing vouchers and other accounting forms for proper classification and in preparing related reports and forms. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking supervisor or administrator and direct supervision may be exercised over a number of lower ranking assigned employees and does related work as required.

Typical work activities:
Summarizes and journalizes transactions for entry and posting to books of account or computerized bookkeeping systems; communicates with outside agencies, vendors, department personnel, other departments or individuals in connection with the maintenance of financial accounts; maintains accounts and/or records in connection with the fiscal and budgetary affairs of jurisdiction; classifies a variety of receipt and disbursements; and distributes items according to prescribed codes;

prepares and processes vouchers for payment; prepares requisitions for purchasing; reviews and checks records and reports for accuracy; compiles data for financial and statistical reports and prepares financial reports, statements and records; maintains a variety of office records and files by posting, and filing, such as office accounts, personnel records, maps and reports; may occasionally type such material as correspondence, memoranda, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, invoices, payments, lists, tabulations, payrolls;

may supervise a number of clerical employees assigned to assist; may prepare reimbursement of claims for grants, capital projects, and various State and Federal agencies; may submit financial reports, on the internet, to various Federal and State Agencies as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:
Good knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets and databases; good knowledge of the methods used in keeping financial records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to compile and prepare reports; ability to oversee the work of other employees;

ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; a high degree of accuracy; initiative and resourcefulness; industry and dependability; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum qualifications:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business and two (2) years of experience in the maintaining of financial records; or:

B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; or:

C) Eight (8) years experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; or:

D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).

Note:

Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.