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Job Class Specification

TITLE:

ACCOUNTING CLERK I

JOB CODE:

N04AC1

FLSA:

NONEXEMPT

JOB TYPE:

SYSTEMWIDE

EE06:

H40

IPEDS-SOC:

43-3031

JOB FAMILY:

Finance, Budget, and Internal Audit

JOB FAMILY SERIES:


APROVED BY:

Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg

EFFECTIVE DATE:

07/01/1996

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, performs routine repetitive accounting clerical, or bookeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable, payroll, timekeeping, auditing and/or other accounting functions. Posts journal entries, processes payments, and verifies accuracy ofdata.


PRIMARY DUTIES


1. Reviews and processes routine financial documents such as invoices, payroll, timekeeping, vouchers, receipts, requisitions and reports, ensuring accuracy of mathematical computations and completeness.


2. Assists in maintaining detailed records of financial transactions in journals, ledgers and automated systems.


3. Assists in verification of accounts to which orders and vouchers are charged or to be credited.


4. Operates manual and automated equipment such as calculators, computer terminals, personal computers, and other office equipment to enter, retrieve, or correct and print out data.


Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software, keyboards and calculators; to communicate effectively.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:



The USM Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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