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Edaack: Accounting Clerk
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Accounting Clerk
Report Identification code: edaack
Job Purpose Statement: The job of \"Accounting Clerk\" is done for
the purpose of providing support to financial functions; conveying and
updating fiscal information; and ensuring fiscal practices are followed.
Essential Job Functions:
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Monitors asset inventory control for the purpose of ensuring an audit
trail and minimizing losses.
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Maintains various fiscal information, files and records (vendor and
payroll) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit
trail for compliance.
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Prepares cash deposits from district activities for the purpose of
securing and depositing funds.
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Processes account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate
account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or
regulations.
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Processes requisitions for vendors and contractors for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with regulations in acquisition of supplies;
equipment and services.
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Prepares invoices and monitors accounts receivable for the purpose
of collecting payment of various accounts.
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Reconciles bank balances to district cash balances for the purpose
of providing accurate accountability and detection of discrepancies.
* Maintains fixed asset items for the purpose of maintaining
accurate records and inventory of equipment and locations, including
annual depreciation.
Other Job Functions:
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Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting
them in the completion of their work activities.
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Attends meetings/training as requested and/or needed for the purpose of
gathering and/or conveying information required to perform job
functions.
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Assists other personnel in the processing of monthly payroll warrants
and statements for the purpose of providing written support and/or
conveying information.
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Provides telephone and visitor support to reception area on a rotating
basis for the purpose of ensuring continuity of office services.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Required: Job-related experience within specialized
field
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills to: use computers and accounting applications; maintain
accurate and detailed records; apply accounting procedures and
practices; and use English in both written and verbal form to
communicate effectively with staff, vendors and the public.
Knowledge of: basic accounting practices; problem-solving methodology;
and modern office methods.
Abilities to: think logically with attention to detail; prepare clear
and accurate reports; understand and carry out oral and written
instructions; interact with persons of different age groups and
cultural/educational backgrounds; adhere to safe work practices; adjust
to flexible work assignments; work cooperatively with others; perform a
variety of tasks/work projects; work under time constraints; maintain
confidentiality of personnel and appropriate financial records;
read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies; make judgments
based on common sense; work accurately, with attention to detail and
with minimal supervision; plan and manage work projects; meet deadlines
and schedules; and perform tasks in an environment with distractions and
interruptions.
Significant physical abilities include sitting for prolonged periods,
reaching/handling/ fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other
sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
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Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent with additional
training in accounting principals/practices.
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Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance
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Updated 2.28.22