ACCOUNT CLERK I/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS- FINANCE

Job Summary The Account Clerk I role supports emergency initiatives addressing homelessness by performing essential accounting and financial clerical duties under general supervision. This position assists with maintaining accounting records, processing financial documents, and supporting day-to-day accounting system operations related to public service programs. Under an emergency hiring order, qualified candidates may be appointed for an initial limited-term period, with the opportunity to be considered for permanent employment based on performance evaluation. Key Responsibilities Provide clerical support to senior accounting staff responsible for daily accounting operations Perform bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping tasks within established procedures Sort, code, verify, post, balance, and file financial documents and accounting records Assist with error identification, reconciliations, trial balances, and standardized financial reports Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, or inventory control systems Prepare payroll-related documents, requisitions, and inventory records as assigned Operate office and bookkeeping equipment, including calculators, accounting machines, and computers Conduct routine checks to verify accuracy of accounting documents and compliance with procedures Perform data entry, computations, and document production using standard office technology Carry out related clerical and financial tasks as required Minimum Requirements Option I One year of clerical bookkeeping experience assisting with a double-entry accounting system, including coding transactions and posting and balancing ledgers, journals, and registers Option II One year of clerical experience maintaining financial or statistical records involving coding, recording, checking tabulations, and data computations Completion of a high school-level course in bookkeeping or elementary accounting Physical Requirements Light physical activity, including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds Some bending, stooping, squatting, and walking may be required Assessment & Appointment Performance during the initial appointment period will be evaluated Successful performance may result in consideration for permanent appointment