Account Clerk IV, Food Services (Special Funds, Non-Tested, 12 Months)

Position Type:
Non-Instructional
Date Posted:
12/5/2023
Location:
Food Services DepartmentJOB DESCRIPTION: Account Clerk IV
REPORTS TO: Director or designee.
SUPERVISES: Monitors, corrects and advises on work product of lower-level clerks.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This is responsible bookkeeping and record keeping work of complexity and variety in the maintenance of financial, payroll and permit records for a large City department. Work usually follows established and standardized procedures and requires speed and accuracy to meet deadlines.
Employee is frequently called upon to make decisions based on experience and knowledge of the department's needs. Work is performed independently and is reviewed through conferences and reports by the Director or Deputy Director of the department.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development of new or revised procedures in the interest of simplifications of operations and improvement of departmental services.
• Maintains time and attendance payroll authorization records for salaried and hourly employees; worker compensation records, if applicable; and all other staff records.
• May process permits, collect fees, and provide public information on permits.
• Prepares and forwards documents pertaining to a variety of expenditures such as payment vouchers, purchase orders, requisitions and other related financial data.
• Composes and types correspondence as directed.
• Works closely with vendors to obtain necessary documents for contracting and to facilitate payment process.
• Performs related work as required

NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job and shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and office management and at least 4 years of experience in bookkeeping work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices as applied to accounting transactions.
• Knowledge of general budgeting principles, practices and methods.
• Knowledge of basic governmental accounting methods and principles.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, billing methods and record keeping.
• Knowledge of finance and/or accounting software, or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to maintain complex financial records and to prepare clerical and financial reports and statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.
Salary: Within Local 884 Range 15: $59,845 annualized