Account Clerk I

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is clerical work requiring knowledge of the principles of bookkeeping. Work involves the application of bookkeeping skills and may include the maintenance of complete but fairly standard set of accounts or the operation of a specialized bookkeeping system having a large number of similar accounts. Employee follows standard or established procedures but may exercise some judgement in analyzing transactions and determining entries. Work may also involve the preparation of payrolls, financial reports of a routine or standard nature, and a variety of clerical duties. Ordinarily, employees work with little direct supervision, but reports prepared or records kept are subject to periodic internal review or audit.

• Internal only*

Open only to current City of New Haven employees meeting minimum requirements.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps appropriation, cost, or subsidiary accounts in a system having a number of accounts and transactions, but where all accounts are similar.
• Posts disbursements and receipts, and balances against records; prepares payrolls and keeps employee earnings records; prepares general vouchers and registers and assists in the preparation of periodic reconciliation of fund balances.
• Prepares reports, statistical and financial statements from bookkeeping and other records, reconciles bank accounts.
• Operates calculating machine, typewriter, and other common office appliances.
• Checks cash receipts, vouchers, invoices and other documents for accuracy of arithmetic, coding and other information.
• Perceives and records all monies; keeps a variety of accounts and funds; types and presents revenue resume for the fiscal year.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and one year of experience bookkeeping work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of modern office management and of the operation of machines and appliances.
• Some knowledge of governmental accounting methods and principles.
• Ability to understand and carry out general oral and written instructions and to apply detailed working procedures appropriate to the objectives desired.
• Ability to apply knowledge of bookkeeping to the maintenance of accounts and the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Ability to make arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "General Fund," tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 884, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension, contributing 9% of salary.

The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) an pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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