Account Clerk

Chenango County's Behavioral Health Department has an opening for an Account Clerk position. Duties include routine clerical work involving the performance of standardized account-keeping tasks in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. The incumbent may enter and retrieve information manually or by using computer database and/or spreadsheet software. Work is performed under direct supervision of a higher level employee in accordance with well defined policies and procedures. Detailed instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments. The work is reviewed by observation, cross-checks or by the immediate supervisor and other steps in the account-keeping process. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required. The position has a 37 1/2 hour work week and starts at $19.50 per hour in 2026, and includes a full benefits package. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma* and EITHER: (A) Two years of full-time paid office clerical experience or its part-time equivalent; OR (B) One year of full-time paid experience or its part-time equivalent in the compilation and maintenance of financial accounts and records; OR (C) Successful completion of a post high school course in accounting or bookkeeping; OR D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above. No Civil Service examination! - Health, dental and vision insurance; - Generous leave time benefits & paid holidays; - NYS Retirement System membership; - 457(b) tax deferred retirement savings plan; - Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO