Workforce Account Clerk IV

Account Clerk IV

The Account Clerk IV is responsible for providing a department, agency or bureau with senior-level fiscal support to ensure that county programs are provided effectively and efficiently. This position requires exceptional knowledge of the county's financial systems.

Essential Duties

• Ensure all disbursement transactions are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Maintain compliance with the county code and approved county policies and procedures.
• Help prepare financial statements.
• Prepare vouchers, invoices and purchase orders.
• Maintain and monitor the budget.
• Prepare, create and distribute necessary reports.
• Maintain records and files.
• Maintain and update database and spreadsheet files.
• Prepare and enter data into computer files.
• Balance accounts and disburse funds on a daily basis.
• Make daily bank deposits.
• Serve as liaison with other departments.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Assist with front desk or counter as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Six months to one year of job-related experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
• Minimum of two years of general office experience (typing, clerical, filing, copying, etc.).
• Strong math aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Intermediate to advanced computer knowledge.
• Intermediate typing / word processing skills.
• Ability to use office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.). Shows initiative and able to work without supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and county.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting.
• Minimum of four years of job experience and training with bookkeeping and accounting.
• Advanced-level accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Previous work experience in government finance.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi task.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with reception desk functions.
• General knowledge of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Additional Information

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Intermediate Word skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Intermediate Access skills
• Basic PowerPoint skills
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
• PeopleSoft skills (Financial and HR) or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
• Basic Internet skills (for research purposes)

Chester County of Pennsylvania