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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Account Clerk (Accounts Payable)

There is a vacancy for a District Account Clerk/Typist to work under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Business. 

GENERAL DUTIES:  

  • Oversee and manage all office procedures and other tasks as assigned.
  • Oversee all aspects of the general office coordination.
  • Maintain office calendar to coordinate work flow and meetings.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
  • Interact with staff, vendors and visitors.
  • Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, bookkeeping, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.
  • File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports.
  • Create and modify documents such as invoices, reports, memos, letters and financial statements using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other presentation software, such as Google Docs, Microsoft Office, nVision, or other programs.
  • May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation to the Board of Education and outside partners.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences.
  • Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board or other meetings.
  • Compile, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.
  • Collect and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
  • Research, price and purchase equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain and update databases and/or spreadsheets on a personal computer.
  • Screen callers or visitors to determine the nature of inquiry; refer callers to appropriate party or office and answer inquiries as appropriate.
  • Answer telephone and give out information.
  • Prepare and maintain financial, statistical and personnel records.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures and equipment.
  • Ability to handle routine administrative details independently.
  • Ability to operate personal computer and utilize common office software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain program records and routine reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to organize and maintain office files.
  • Ability to collect information from various sources for program operations.
  • Accuracy, tact, courtesy.
  • Physical condition commensurate to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Computer literate.
  • Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of organization and records management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, calculators, and copiers

 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

 

Starting at $45,00 commensurates with experience

The South Glens Falls Central School District does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of race, sex, disability, or sexual orientation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, or § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or New York State Executive Law 296.  Accordingly, nothing in this application should be viewed as expressing directly or indirectly any limitations, specifications, or discrimination in connection with those listed areas.  The Compliance Officer for Title IX and Section 504 can be contacted at South Glens Falls Central School District, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, New York 12803.