Principal Account Clerk

: Position Information Position Category Civil Service Position Status 12 Month FLSA Non-Exempt Advertised Salary $25.44 per hour Department Business Office Working Hours Monday - Friday 35 hours per week General Description Niagara County Community College is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Principal Account Clerk in our Business Office. This position reports directly to the Director of Business Services. This position is responsible for planning, assigning and supervising major account keeping activities and/or independently performing difficult and responsible account keeping functions. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with outlined policies and procedures allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Difficult technical or policy problems are refereed to a supervisor for decision, or review of judgment where recommendations are initiated. This position is a Niagara County Civil Service Competitive position. Therefore the selected candidate will be hired on a provisional basis and will be required to take the civil service exam for the position when offered. The selected candidate's score on the exam must be considered as a reachable candidate in order to remain in this title. Niagara County Community College provides phenomenal benefits for our employees. These benefits are part of a total compensation package comprised of more than just a salary which includes participation in the NYS Retirement System as well as benefits that not only cover you and your family's health but also your well-being as we understand the importance of allowing our employees to have a healthy work life balance. In addition to vacation, personal and sick days, our college is also closed for 14 holidays per year as well as Winter break from late December through early January and a week in March for Spring recess. Our college also observes 4-day work weeks in the summer. Please visit to view our benefit offerings. Typical Work Activities 1. Plans, assigns and reviews the maintenance and checking of a wide variety of financial records and reports and instructs employees in the specialized details of this work; 2. Oversees and assists in the classification of a complex variety of receipts and expenditures and the distribution of costs according to prescribed codes; 3. Directs the audit of varied accounts, claims and records and the preparation of reports thereon; 4. Directs the compilation, preparation and analysis of a variety of complex financial and statistical records and reports; 5. Oversees the receiving and accounting for large amounts of money in payment for a variety of bills, taxes and related obligations; 6. Operates, revises, systematizes and institutes account-keeping methods and procedures; 7. Reconciles ledgers of revenue received with bank statements; 8. May supervise the preparation of purchase orders and the securing of bids from vendors; 9. Conducts correspondence in connection with financial matters; 10. Operates calculator, computer and other related office machines. Essential Functions Ability to navigate relationships with diverse populations. Thorough knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial records and reports; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; ; ability to type and use a computer keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of account keeping and clerical assistants; ability to make complex arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentage rapidly and accurately; ability to analyze and organize complex data and prepare records and reports; ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions; ability to prepare correspondence and reports; ability to develop effective working relationships and deal diplomatically with the public, subordinates, and other work contacts; ability to readily acquire familiarity with departmental organization, functions, laws policies and regulations; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; good judgment in solving complex account keeping problems; a high degree of accuracy, initiative and resourcefulness; tact and courtesy; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position. Required Qualifications Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of full-time paid experience involving the responsibility for maintenance of financial accounts. NOTE: Successful completion of coursework in accounting, business administration, or closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three semester credit hours being equivalent to three months of experience. Desirable Qualifications License(s)/Certifications About NCCC Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. NCCC offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates which are supported by outstanding student services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. NCCC provides a variety of cultural, social, and international experiences, as well as community education and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stake-holders. The College operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency, and is accountable to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Established in 1962, NCCC offers a comprehensive and vibrant learning environment with a student to faculty ratio is 12:1, providing a high degree of personalized attention and connection between students and faculty. The NCCC campus, located in Sanborn, NY, offers easy access to both Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls State Park, and is minutes from the Canadian border. The campus is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. NCCC serves the community in two locations within Niagara County, at the Sanborn campus, and at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, located in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls. NCCC continues to actively expand with the recent opening of its Learning Commons Center, a $25 million dollar project on the Sanborn campus. In just a short period of time, it has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. NCCC welcomes applicants who are committed in helping us fulfill our mission and to reach our vision of being a leader in providing a dynamic, high quality, educational environment responsive to current and emerging needs of our students and community. At NCCC we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution and seek candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. EEO Statement NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S275P Open Date 02/07/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary For full consideration, applications must be submitted by March 7, 2024. If a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after March 7, 2024 will be considered. Niagara County Community College considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.