Account Clerk III

The Chester County Facilities department is seeking an Account Clerk III to assist with basic accounting and financial processing for a diverse variety of activities. The position is responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and purchase order requests, and will assist with other processes such as revenue deposits, budget preparation and tracking as well as tracking reimbursements from various funding sources, etc. The position requires the use of the County-wide PeopleSoft financial system for multiple functions and will inter-act with other department staff and other administrative departments. The Account Clerk III will work under minimal supervision and may also assist the department with clerical and front desk reception support activities. 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.

• 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.

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

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