The Account Clerk I position performs moderately difficult clerical, fiscal related and data entry tasks by processing transactions and recording accounting related information under general supervision. The Account Clerk I follows established procedures while exercising judgment to perform clerical operations. The work may require the preparation of regular and special financial reports. 

Enters, verifies, and balances cash receipt batches;

Sorts and files posted transactions;

Researches financial discrepancies;

Scans all accounting journal entries that are posted in Oracle and required documents to shared drive folders for staff to access;

Scans all account reconciliations prepared by the Accountants to shared drive folders for staff to access;

Provides clerical assistance to all office staff as needed;

Receives and assists telephone callers on main office telephone line, and directs callers to appropriate staff or offices,

Communicates with Printing staff to resolve copier issues and obtain needed copier supplies;

Maintains the staff office calendar to coordinate and arrange staff office meetings; and

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge of clerical and accounting practices and principles;

 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle;

Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting terminology;

Knowledge of office procedures and equipment;

Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting software;

Ability to understand simple oral and written instructions;

Ability to write legibly;

Ability to work well with others; and

Exercise mental alertness, tact, and courtesy.

High School Diploma required with some clerical and accounting experience, including or supplemented by course work in data entry, bookkeeping and accounting.

None Required.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.