Account Clerk III #2408-6527-01
- Date Opened
- Friday, August 16, 2024 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Monday, September 02, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Fire Service Administration & Training
- Salary
- Within Local 884 Range 12: $55,598 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full Time
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is responsible bookkeeping and record keeping work of complexity and variety in the maintenance of financial records for a large City department. Work usually follows established and standardized procedures and requires speed and accuracy in order to meet deadlines.
Employee may be 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.
Vacancy currently exists in Fire Administration.
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.
- Assists in the development of budgets and maintains a variety of financial reports.
- May process permits required for use by City facilities, 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.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and office management and 5 years experience in bookkeeping work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience including graduation from high school.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices as applied to accounting transactions.
- Understanding of general budgeting principles, practices and methods.
- Understanding of basic governmental accounting methods and principles.
- Understanding of modern office methods and procedures and of the use of and care of standard office and billing equipment.
- 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.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund, "Tested" position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 884, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 9% of pay. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
Conclusion
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