NY1336567

Account Clerk-Typist.

Full time for Herkimer County Office of Mental Health. This is a provisional appointment, contingent on passing the Civil Service Test for the position when offered.

Distinguishing Features of the class: This is clerical work involving performance of standard account-keeping practices in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. The incumbent works under direct supervision on routine assignments, which are done in accordance with defined procedures; detailed instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments. The work is reviewed by observation, crosschecks or by the immediate supervisor and by other steps in the account-keeping process. This class is similar to Account Clerk, but differs in that an Account Clerk-Typist spends a substantial amount of time operating an alphanumeric keyboard such as a typewriter, word processor or personal computer.

Typical Work Activities: Review a variety of documents such as claim forms, vouchers, bills, purchase orders to determine eligibility for payment or to verify accuracy of payment made. Verify all calculations and codes on documents. Post figures to appropriate accounts, verifying all data entered. Reconcile all entries, both debits and credits. Prepare reports, produce data needed for State and federal reimbursement claims. Receive cash payments and issue receipts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either (A)Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience in maintaining financial accounts or records which involved typing OR (B)Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and completion of a course in accounting or bookkeeping and typing.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Working knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial records and accounts; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; ability to make arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentages accurately; ability to operate an alphanumeric keyboard such as a typewriter, word processor or personal computer at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to write legibly, ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; ability to understand and interpret oral instructions and written directions; ability to operate a calculator, computer terminal, personal computer and printer and related office equipment; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Interested candidates please mail a resume to Kristin Snyder-Branner, Director of Community Services Herkimer County Office of Mental Health, 201 N. Washington Street, Ste. 2470, Herkimer, NY 13350.