Job Description

Position: Account Clerk II

Department
Finance
Location
Erie County Courthouse
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$13.19 Hourly
Hours Per Week
37.5
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
10/30/2024
Closing Date
11/15/2024
Pay Grade
AC05
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME CLERICAL/TECHNICAL
Posting Number
5177

Posting Notice: Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.

Definition of Class

  • Under general supervision compiles, tabulates, and posts accounting and related clerical or statistical data of an advanced or difficult nature; prepares difficult accounting and financial statements and ledgers; and does related work as required. Performs a wide variety of duties ranging from routine to complex.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepares narrative/statistical reports. For these narratives/statistical reports, develops formats when prepared formats are not available. Records, reviews, processes, and enters data in the Integrated Assessment System (IAS4) computer program. Maintains millage maintenance and permit summary reports. Extensive assistance at the counter and answering phone calls for public and public officials. This work requires competency in using computer programs such as Excel, Windows, and Word and assessment office related software. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of accounting principles and methods. Ability to work accurately and rapidly with figures. Ability to apply and adapt established methods to financial transactions. Ability to operate a calculator with accuracy and speed. Knowledge and skill to use current office computer programs. Possess strong computer skills to work in this position. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills to work with the public.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be able to Type a Minimum of 40 Words Per Minute with Accuracy
  • Basic Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Conditions Of Employment


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Erie County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Erie County Government values the power of diversity in our workforce. Our goal is to continue developing inclusive workforce policies that require individual equality, support the diversity of employee experiences, and include unique perspectives.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.