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Principal Account Clerk

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES

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Watertown, NY
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Job overview

The Principal Account Clerk plans, assigns, and supervises major account-keeping activities while independently performing difficult and responsible account-keeping functions. The role operates under general supervision and established policies, with independent judgment in planning and carrying out work. Assignments are more complex than those of a Senior Account Clerk, and the position may supervise subordinate staff. The assignment is at Indian River Central School in Philadelphia, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Account MaintenanceFinancial RecordkeepingAccount-Keeping Supervision

Qualifications

Associate's in Accounting, Business, or Related Field + 3 Years' Experience or High School Diploma + 5 Years' Experience or Equivalent CombinationCivil Service ExaminationReachable Civil Service Status

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, with assignment at Indian River Central School, Philadelphia, NY

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current handbook. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program and generous vacation, sick and personal day policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The work involves responsibility for planning, assigning, and supervising major account keeping activities and independently performing difficult and responsible account keeping functions. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with outlined policies and procedures allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. This class differs from that of Senior Account Clerk by the more difficult and complex nature of the assignments and the independence allowed in carrying out the work and/or by the supervisory responsibilities of subordinate staff. The incumbent does related work as required.

Job Qualifications

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree in accounting, business, or a closely-related field and three years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. Applicant must meet civil service requirements and pass a civil service examination with results being reachable status.

Application Deadline:10/23/2026

Civil Service Title: Principal Account Clerk

Job Number: Principal Account Clerk 10.23.26

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