Cooperstown, New York11 days ago
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of modern methods of keeping and reviewing financial accounts and records; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and rapidly; ability to analyze and organize complex data and prepare records and reports; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness, accuracy; tact and courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND
(a) Supplemental courses in bookkeeping and typing; or
(b) One (1) year of experience or its part-time equivalent typing and maintaining financial accounts and records.
Note: Successful completion of coursework in accounting, business administration, or closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three (3) semester credit hours of related coursework as indicated above being equivalent to three (3) months of experience.
Applicants may be required to undergo a Local, State, and/or national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.