Account Clerk

RECRUITMENT DETAILS

THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS

POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNT CLERK CLASSIFICATION ARE ALL PART-TIME.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the on-line application Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/Fail
Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process. For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date):

2. Performance Examination – Date: TBD
The Performance Examination will consist of document creation/revision utilizing Microsoft Office Word and Excel 2010, as well as an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.
For those passing the General Fitness / Performance Examination:

3. Structured Oral Interview – TBD
The Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position.
A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks and files financial and statistical data, keeps simple financial records and processes documents involved in financial transactions; does machine posting; makes arithmetical calculations; makes and verifies extensions; types purchase orders when necessary; checks extensions of invoices, matches invoices to purchase orders, attaches receiving information, and prepares for payment; posts to records and prepares listing sheets and reports; counts monies and makes bank deposits; assists in making financial and statistical reports of cash collections and others as requested by supervisor; may operate various office machines including computer, typewriter, calculator and standard office machines; performs general clerical work including typing.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities, as stated, are considered to have the necessary education.

Experience:

Some experience in general clerical work, preferably including financial recordkeeping activities, (course work directly applicable to the duties of the class may be substituted for the required experience).

JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Methods and practices of financial recordkeeping;

Modern office methods and procedures.

Ability to:

Perform financial clerical work of average difficulty;

Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work;

Operate a computer, typewriter and other standard office equipment with accuracy.

Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

BENEFITS

MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. NOTE: Employees with assignments fewer than 27.5 hours per week are eligible to participate / buy-in into medical plans at full cost.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.

VISION CARE INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

HOLIDAYS: Up to fourteen paid holidays per year.

LIFE INSURANCE: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance.

VACATION: Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service.

SICK LEAVE: One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

RETIREMENT: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer.