Account Clerk III - Facilities
Salary:
$40,108.
36 Annually Location :
313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA Job Type:
Full Time, Non Exempt Job Number:
01297 Department:
Facilities Division:
Facilities Management - Admin Opening Date:
06/22/2023 Closing Date:
Continuous Weekly Hours:
35 Shift:
8:
30am-4:
30pm Summary Summary / Main Purpose of Job:
The Account Clerk III performs accounting functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the county's financial systems.
This position will work under minimal supervision and is responsible for providing a department, agency or bureau with advanced level fiscal support so that county programs may be effectively and efficiently provided.
The Public Health Administration Account Clerk III is an Essential Employee position.
Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies.
Following is the Duty Statement for Essential Employees:
Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Department of Health Command Center, deployment to a field location to participate in public health activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency.
If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks.
Essential Duties Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:
Duties, tasks and accountabilities will vary by department and may include the following:
Obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, refunds, account statements, reports, and other records.
Verify and post details of transactions (such as funds received and disbursed).
Prepare monthly production and billing reports.
Audit invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies.
Produce, maintain, distribute and reconcile reports and records.
Enter data into the PeopleSoft financial system according to company procedures.
Assist in preparing financial statements.
Reconcile bank statements.
Provide clerical support (typing, filing, copying, etc.
).
Provide receptionist duties (e.
g.
, answer phone and direct inquiries).
Serve as liaison to other departments.
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 and/or training.
Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
Accurate and detail oriented.
Ability to use standard office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.
).
Integrity and honesty.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information.
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 or related field.
Minimum of three years of experience and/or training with bookkeeping and accounting.
Intermediate to advanced level accounting/bookkeeping skills.
Previous work experience in government finance.
Minimum of two years of general office experience (typing, clerical, filing, copying, etc.
).
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work as part of a team.
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 PeopleSoft Financial skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) Basic Internet skills (research purposes) Basic knowledge and skill with various accounting software The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
01 What is your highest level of education? No formal Education High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate) 02 How many years of clerical experience do you have? (clerical skills involve:
customer service, communication, filing, organizational and computer skills) None less than 1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
03 How many years of bookkeeping and accounting experience do you have? None less than 1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
04 How many total years of experience do you have working with financial information and performing basic level accounting functions? None less than 1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Auditing Billing Communication Confidentiality Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$40,108.
36 Annually Location :
313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA Job Type:
Full Time, Non Exempt Job Number:
01297 Department:
Facilities Division:
Facilities Management - Admin Opening Date:
06/22/2023 Closing Date:
Continuous Weekly Hours:
35 Shift:
8:
30am-4:
30pm Summary Summary / Main Purpose of Job:
The Account Clerk III performs accounting functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the county's financial systems.
This position will work under minimal supervision and is responsible for providing a department, agency or bureau with advanced level fiscal support so that county programs may be effectively and efficiently provided.
The Public Health Administration Account Clerk III is an Essential Employee position.
Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies.
Following is the Duty Statement for Essential Employees:
Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Department of Health Command Center, deployment to a field location to participate in public health activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency.
If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks.
Essential Duties Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:
Duties, tasks and accountabilities will vary by department and may include the following:
Obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, refunds, account statements, reports, and other records.
Verify and post details of transactions (such as funds received and disbursed).
Prepare monthly production and billing reports.
Audit invoices against purchase orders and research discrepancies.
Produce, maintain, distribute and reconcile reports and records.
Enter data into the PeopleSoft financial system according to company procedures.
Assist in preparing financial statements.
Reconcile bank statements.
Provide clerical support (typing, filing, copying, etc.
).
Provide receptionist duties (e.
g.
, answer phone and direct inquiries).
Serve as liaison to other departments.
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 and/or training.
Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong mathematical and accounting skills.
Accurate and detail oriented.
Ability to use standard office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.
).
Integrity and honesty.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information.
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 or related field.
Minimum of three years of experience and/or training with bookkeeping and accounting.
Intermediate to advanced level accounting/bookkeeping skills.
Previous work experience in government finance.
Minimum of two years of general office experience (typing, clerical, filing, copying, etc.
).
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work as part of a team.
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 PeopleSoft Financial skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) Basic Internet skills (research purposes) Basic knowledge and skill with various accounting software The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
01 What is your highest level of education? No formal Education High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate) 02 How many years of clerical experience do you have? (clerical skills involve:
customer service, communication, filing, organizational and computer skills) None less than 1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
03 How many years of bookkeeping and accounting experience do you have? None less than 1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
04 How many total years of experience do you have working with financial information and performing basic level accounting functions? None less than 1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Auditing Billing Communication Confidentiality Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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