St. Lawrence County - Treasurer's Office

Senior Account Clerk

Job Description

Duties of the position:

This is moderately difficult clerical work involving independent performance of financial account and record keeping tasks. The work may require decision making as to methods to be used and classification of records and accounts. The incumbent works under general supervision and may supervise and train a small number of lower level clerical workers.

The position differs from Account Clerk in that duties are more complex; the level of responsibility is higher and requires a broader knowledge of program procedures and
operations. The incumbent does related work as required.

Compensation

Salary: $40,244 with excellent benefits. Benefits: Generous vacation and sick time allowance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and the option to enroll in the St. Lawrence County’s health insurance or opt out of the insurance and receive a buyout in the amount of $2,000 for single coverage or $4,000 for family.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS; Either:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration; OR
B) Completion of sixty (60) credit hours at a New York State regionally accredited college or university which must have included at least twelve (12) credit hours in accounting or bookkeeping; OR
C) Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma or possession of an Individual Education Plan diploma and two (2) years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records.

Additional Employment Information: This is a provisional appointment. The successful applicant will need to take a civil service examination and score within the top three interested candidates in order to be permanently appointed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid time off (sick days, vacation days)

Contact Information