Account Clerk Typist- Part-Time

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: Highway Department Account Clerk Typist Part Time $21.0746/hour LAST DAY FOR FILING: September 28, 2026 EOE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work is primarily of a routine nature and involves operating a typewriter or other machine requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard, a substantial part of the time in the application of standard account-keeping practices in maintaining and reviewing of financial accounts and records. Employees usually work under general supervision on standard assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. Supervisors are available for consultation on unusual problems and provide instructions of all new or difficult assignments. Except for the ability to operate a typewriter or other machine requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard, this class is equivalent to that of Account Clerk. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of modern methods of keeping and reviewing financial accounts and records; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and rapidly; ability to analyze and organize complex data and prepare records and reports; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness, accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with ability to do the job. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; AND (a) Supplemental courses in bookkeeping and typing; or (b) One (1) year of experience or its part-time equivalent typing and maintaining financial accounts and records. Note: Successful completion of coursework in accounting, business administration, or closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three (3) semester credit hours of related coursework as indicated above being equivalent to three (3) months of experience. Applications are available at the Otsego County Personnel/Human Resources Office, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/