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Associate Account Clerk, OSFP- Perm/Provisional -22 - 288
Summary
Title:Associate Account Clerk, OSFP- Perm/Provisional -22 - 288
ID:7378
Department:Office Federal & State Programs
Location:City Hall
Division:Civil Service
Type:N/A
Description
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

 

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #22 - 288                                                                                                                         November 30, 2022
 
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
 
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

 


POSITION:              Associate Account Clerk - Permanent/Provisional
                                 
SALARY:                 $47,538 - $56,196
 
LOCATION:            Office of State and Federal Program, 408 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202



APPLICATION:  CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS 

An incumbent to a position in this class performs important clerical work involving responsibility for independently performing more difficult and complex account keeping review and related tasks involving numerous subsidiary accounts.  Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with outlines objectives, policies and detailed procedures, but with considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in making determinations and decisions.  Unusual problems or situations not previously encountered may be referred to supervisors before action is taken.  Work is checked by another step in the account keeping process.  Immediate supervision may be exercised over one or more clerical assistants.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

  • Independently performs difficult and responsible clerical work in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records;
  • Classifies a complex variety of receipts and expenditures and distributes items according to a prescribed code;
  • Compiles, maintains, checks and analyzes a variety of complex financial and statistical records and reports and may supervise subordinates performing the specialized details of this work;
  • Assigns and supervises work;
    • -reviews and records work done;
    • -instructs new employees in the specialized account keeping and clerical work of the unit;
  • Reviews and checks account keeping records and reports for accuracy;
  • Supervises and checks the maintenance of control accounts showing appropriation, bond and revenue accounting, verifies balances with subsidiary accounts and takes trial balances of control accounts;
  • Verifies and summarizes totals of receipts with monthly register revenues;
  • Maintains computerized accounts receivable system, including establishing customer file, generating bills and statements, reconciling open balances;
  • inputs accounts, records and file maintenance data and information using computers,  CRT and Data Terminals, word processors, etc.
  • works with other departments to insure the accuracy of these records;
  • Assists in the preparation of budget information, collection of data and compilation of statistical information;
    • -recommends budget estimates;
    • -prepares transfers of funds and maintains budgetary control;
  • Compiles, prepares and analyzes complex labor, material and operational cost records and reports;
  • May operate computing, calculating and other office machines;
  • May  be required to operate the munis computer system;
    • enters transactions, cash or checks, and issues receipts for same;
  • Performs related work as required.
 
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 
  • Thorough knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records;
  • Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;
  • High degree of accuracy in making arithmetic computations rapidly;
  • Ability to understand and interpret written material;
  • Ability to be trained in the operation of CRT Terminals, personal computers, data terminals and printers;
  • Ability to train, supervise and secure the cooperation of others;
  • Good judgment in solving complex account keeping problems;
  • High degree of accuracy;
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


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Continuous and permanent status in any city department in one of the following positions:
 
(A)   Senior Account Clerk, Senior Account Clerk-Stenographer, Senior Account Clerk-Typist, Teller, Project Cashier, Senior School Clerk-Stenographer or Senior Tax Clerk for one year;

OR

(B)   Account Clerk, Account Clerk-Stenographer, Account Clerk-Typist, Elementary School Clerk or School Clerk Stenographer for two years.

FINAL FILING DATE:   December 7, 2022
 
APPROVED:
 
Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources


The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to:  Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579 
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