Account Clerk I/II/III

Account Clerk

I Under supervision, to perform a variety of account and statistical record keeping work in connection with the development, maintenance, and processing of County fiscal and statistical records; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required. II Under general supervision, to perform a variety of account and statistical record keeping work in connection with the development, maintenance, and processing of County fiscal and statistical records; to provide information and assistance regarding inquiries concerning an assigned work area; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required. III Under general supervision, to perform a variety of the more difficult and complex account and statistical record keeping work in connection with the development, maintenance, and processing of County fiscal and statistical records; to provide information and assistance regarding inquiries concerning an assigned work area; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.

REPORTS TO A variety of County supervisory or management positions, depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory class.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: I Previous work experience performing office support work, preferably including some experience and background in maintaining financial and statistical records is desirable. II One year of experience performing fiscal, statistical, or case record office support work in an office environment III Two years of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing office support duties relating to fiscal, statistical, or case records maintenance, including at least one year of journey level experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid class C California Drivers License May be required to pass a fingerprint/background investigation.

KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO Knowledge of: I Basic methods and practices of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Good public relations techniques. Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems. Modern office methods and procedures. II Methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical recordkeeping. Good public relations techniques. Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems. Computerized financial information systems used by the County. Modern office methods and procedures. III Methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical record keeping. Laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance of fiscal records in the area of assignment. Basic principles and terminology of accounting. Good public relations techniques. Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems. Computerized financial information systems used by the County. Modern office methods and procedures. Principles of lead direction and work coordination. Ability to: I Learn and perform a variety of financial and statistical recordkeeping work. Follow oral and written directions. Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work. Gather and organize data and information. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Work with computerized financial information systems and use a computer for financial and statistical record keeping work. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships II Perform a variety of financial and statistical record keeping work. Follow oral and written directions. Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work. Gather and organize data and information. Assist with the preparation of financial and statistical reports. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Work with computerized financial information systems and use a computer for financial and statistical record keeping work. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. III Perform a variety of the more complex financial and statistical record keeping work. Provide lead direction and work coordination for other staff. Assist with budget preparation and expenditure control. Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work. Gather and organize data and information. Prepare financial and statistical reports. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Work with computerized financial and special information systems and use a computer for financial and statistical record keeping work. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.