Account Clerk III - Akron Public Schools

This is advanced clerical accounting and coordination work.  An employee in this classification may delegate and monitor the work of other clerical accounting or office support personnel. An employee in this classification is in charge of planning, coordinating and performing the clerical accounting activities of a major program or office; works under general supervision with considerable opportunity for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Sets priorities, procedures, and time schedules for completion of the work.  Plans, schedules and coordinates the maintenance of all the accounting and statistical records of a major program or principal function.

  Works alone with full responsibility for clerical accounting activities for a major program or office as needed.  Reviews and researches methods and procedures and suggests improvements or changes in the fiscal system to accomplish special objectives.  Plans, coordinates, monitors and participates in the preparation of complex accounting reports (i.e. payroll, garnishments, travel vouchers, mileage, etc.)  Coordinates the establishment and maintenance of a variety of manual and computerized file and data base systems.

  Answers questions or inquiries from employees, vendors and others.  Audits, validates and corrects records kept in the field or sent in by others.  Traces, reviews and reconciles records and support documents and determines corrective measures for adjusting discrepancies and errors.

  Operates a variety of office equipment such as a computer with standardized and customized business software, printer, calculator, photocopier, and typewriter.  Utilizes resources such as rules, regulations, procedures and functions.  Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.

  Maintains respect for confidential information.  Promotes good safety practices and procedures.  Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. and a minimum of three years of paid experience in responsible clerical accounting work.

Considerable knowledge in the methods, practices, and terminology of clerical accounting work.  Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

 Skill in establishing, maintaining, tracing and analyzing complex records and accounts through multiple steps.  Skill in preparing statistical and fiscal reports.  Skill in organization, time management, and decision-making.

 Ability to delegate and coordinate the clerical accounting activities of office assistants.  Ability to work independently or under minimal supervision.  Ability to type and perform data entry at a speed determined at the time of the examination.  Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience.

 TEST WEIGHTS:  Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates.  The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.

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