Account Clerk #1218, Community Corrections-Misdemeanors, General Services Division



Job Details

Account Clerk #1218, Community Corrections-Misdemeanors, General Services Division
Employer

Hamilton County

Salary

$668,070.00 - $835,094.00 Annually

Location

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN

Job Type

FULL TIME

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

11/17/14-1218

Department

GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION

Division

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - MISDEMEANORS

Opening Date

11/17/2014

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Under general supervision, performs routine financial and accounting related clerical duties such as opening and distributing mail, data entry, checking and reconciling routine accounts, making deposits, tracking time and expenses, record keeping, purchases, and filing reports supportive of the department function.

 

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Tasks

Processes standard forms and documents; provides receipts and records payments; enters data into financial information system on department programs, fund or grant budgets; mails checks; tracks routine accounts; provides timely and accurate processing of financial and accounting related documents; verifies and records information; may perform time entry into payroll system.

 

Performs filing; reviews forms for completeness and accuracy; processes correspondence; prepares data reports; requisitions supplies and maintains inventory records; responds to inquiries relating to area of responsibilities; provides service to public or other County departments; may assist in special projects as requested.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of fundamental office administration and accounting principles and standards.

Knowledge of relevant Hamilton County policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Hamilton County budget, accounting and related systems.

Knowledge of specific departmental rules, regulations, codes and standards.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying fundamental accounting standards and procedures, rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Skill in the accurate and timely recording of data in manual and automated systems.

Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and other County departments.

Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Minimum Requirements

The equivalent of a High School Diploma and three (3) years experience in the field of bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, or related field.  Must type 40 words per minute.

Physical Requirements: 
Work requires limited physical effort primarily involving intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.  This position may require the occasional or regular lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds.
 
 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) Employees.  Full time employees also receive Retirement.  For a complete listing of Hamilton County Employee Benefits, please visit: 

http://www.hamiltontn.gov/HumanResources/Benefits.aspx

01
Do you have the equivalent of a High School Diploma and three (3) experience in the field of bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a certificate or diploma in data entry or accounting
  • Yes
  • No
03
What is your highest level of completed education?
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
04
How many years of direct work experience do you have in the field of bookkeeping, accounting, data entry, or a related field?
  • No experience
  • 0-1 year(s)
  • 1-2 year(s)
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 8-9 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 10 years or more
05
How many years of direct customer service experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • 0-1 year(s)
  • 1-2 year (s)
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 8-9 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 10 years or more
06
Can you type at least forty (40) words per minute? **A TYPING TEST MAY BE REQUIRED**
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Hamilton County
Address
317 Oak Street

Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
Phone
423-209-6120
423-209-6123

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