Principal Account Clerk
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At a glance
Job overview
Broome-Tioga BOCES is hiring a Principal Account Clerk. The Principal Account Clerk reviews, audits and evaluates financial documents and expenditures for accuracy, compliance and proper authorization, prepares quarterly audit reports for the Board of Education, and utilizes software applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and WinCap to support audit activities.
Key focus areas include Reviews and audits financial documents for completeness and compliance, Evaluates expenditures to verify legitimacy and proper documentation, and Prepares quarterly audit reports summarizing findings for the Board.
Important skills include Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and WinCap.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews, examines, and audits a variety of financial documents, claims, invoices, purchase orders, warrants, reports, and supporting records to ensure completeness, accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Board policies, and established district procedures. Evaluates expenditures to verify that claims are legitimate, properly documented, and processed in accordance with sound internal control practices and fiscal accountability standards.
Prepares quarterly reports to the Board of Education, summarizing audit findings and compliance matters.
Utilizes a variety of software applications and financial management systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and WinCap to analyze data, prepare reports, maintain records, and support audit activities.
Performs duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduation from a NYS registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a closely related field and two years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
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Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
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An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the above.
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Education beyond an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or closely related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Civil Service Title: Principal Account Clerk
Job Number: 26-183
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