An employee in this class performs specialized clerical work in keeping financial records of some variety and complexity. Using a single or double entry system, the incumbent is responsible for keeping books or records that are subject to audit. Duties may include utilization of computers with financial capabilities. The work is performed in accordance with clearly established accounting methods and procedures, and is reviewed primarily through verification of financial records and statements. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of subordinate clerical personnel. **Does related work as required. Key Elements Of The Role:
- Posts financial data to forms or journals, which serve as permanent records of transactions;
- Updates automated financial records;
- Prepares purchase orders and requisitions;
- Reconciles bank statements;
- Reviews vouchers;
- Maintains a variety of other financial records;
- Prepares financial and statistical reports of some complexity by drawing data from financial records;
- Operates adding, calculating or other standard office machines.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future - Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Pension
- Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
- Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role Salary: $21.48/hour MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE Either: (a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
and two (2) years of experience in computing and registering data in financial records, accounts, or journals;
OR (b)
Two (2) years of clerical experience,
and six (6) credits in accounting from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State. NOTE: Education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State including at least three (3) credits in accounting per year may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Important Additional Skills & Experience A Plus: - Basic experience with contract related work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office with emphasis in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with New York State Medicaid billing is a plus.
FURTHER POSITION DETAILS: - Good knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices;
- Good knowledge of standard office methods and practices;
- Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately;
- Ability to apply bookkeeping principles to the maintenance of fiscal and accounting records;
- Ability to learn the operation of adding machines, calculating machines and other office machines for which previous formal training is not needed;
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
- Ability to compile and prepare financial and statistical reports;
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers in a manner Conducive to full performance and high morale;
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:
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- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
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Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.