POSITION: Account Clerk III
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Assigned Office
REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:43
UNION: Local2250
CLASSIFICATION: ACE/AFSCME
GRADE: 17
POSITION SUMMARY:The Account Clerk III performs work involving the performance of complex, highly difficult and responsible tasks of a sub-professional accounting nature. These tasks are varied and include importing, auditing, posting and balancing of accounts payable transactions to appropriate fund and appropriation accounts; preparation of audit and control reports; control of disbursement authorities, food service quick invoices, travel reimbursements, iExpense submissions, and other related and similar activities. Employees in this class may serve as the final check on numerous financial transactions. Work is performed within the limits of an established accounting system with considerable independence under general supervision and is reviewed by a technical superior for adherence to established accounting system requirements. The complex and highly responsible duties of this class, supervisory responsibilities and performance of tasks under general supervision, mainly limited to review of reports for adherence to established procedures, differentiate this class from Account Clerk II.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Post invoice batches to proper funds,
appropriations, activities and objects; Prepare monthly performance reports and
assist in the preparation of end of month performance reports; Import, prepare and post accounts payable
transactions from other systems; Reconcile source documents with reimbursement
requests; Prepare adjustment documents; Audit batches, registers and related documents; Organize and format approved batches for
payment in Oracle Payables; Pre-audit invoice and payment runs based
on AP Forensics input; and Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Thorough knowledge of clerical
accounting practices; Thorough knowledge of office
terminology, procedures and equipment and of business arithmetic and English; Ability to maintain complex records and
to prepare other reports and statements; Ability to make arithmetical
computations quickly and accurately, including the ability to understand and
follow complex oral and written instructions; Ability to operate adding machines and computers;
Ability to deal courteously and
tactfully with the public; and Ability to plan and supervise the work
of others; good physical condition.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Considerable experience in bookkeeping and related clerical work at the level of Account Clerk II, including experience in preparing financial reports, and completion of a standard high school course, preferably including or supplemented by college level courses in accounting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May provide guidance and direction to assigned personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
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