Job Posting for Senior Account Clerk at County of San Luis Obispo

If you're passionate about numbers, possess meticulous attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Under direction, this classification performs accounting duties related to the preparation and review of financial and statistical records and reports.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

Prepares periodic statistical and financial reports and records ensuring proper classification and distribution of budgeting and cost accounting data
Verifies the accuracy of journal and ledger postings and makes adjusting entries when necessary
Performs manual and computerized utility billing and other accounts receivable activities reconciles billed and collected amounts to general ledger accounts
Acts as a lead worker by training, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinates
Prepares budget items, journals, transfers, and other nonpayment financial documents; gathers, assembles, tabulates, posts, proofs, extends, balances, and summarizes complex financial and statistical data
Performs complex mathematical calculations
Audits personnel action forms (PAFs) and records changes; operates a variety of office equipment including word processors, personal computers, data processing equipment, electronic copiers, printers, and calculators
Performs general clerical accounting work as assigned; keeps and maintains a variety of records, journals, ledgers, and reports

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Purposes, methods, and practices of financial record keeping
Concepts of double-entry bookkeeping
Fiscal accounting terminology
General banking procedures
Office methods, practices, procedures, and automated office equipment

Ability to:

Maintain complex records, analyze data, and prepare accurate reports
Use independent judgment in carrying out instructions concerning the maintenance of fiscal records
Handle routine correspondence and related clerical tasks independently
Make mathematical calculations accurately and rapidly
Lead and train subordinate personnel
Follow verbal and written directions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

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Effective July 1, 2024, the compensation for this position will increase by 2.50%. This is a bargained across-the-board increase for this job classification.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited-term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

One year of experience as an Account Clerk or an equivalent position.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

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