IN-FSSA-Account Clerk

Incumbent works with a wide range of persons including supervisor, other employees in organization, other agency personnel, inmates, patients, court personnel, contractors, medical personnel, insurance company representatives, educators, administrators, vendors, buyers, and the general public. Performs a variety of accounting and customer service program duties involving financial record keeping and transactions including invoice validation & approval, vendor database maintenance, reception and call flow routing.

Performs a variety of accounting and customer service program duties involving financial record keeping and transactions including invoice validation & approval, vendor database maintenance, reception and call flow routing.

OVERVIEW
5 plus years of experience. Responsible for a variety of important and complex clerical functions and responsibility for large sums of money and other valuables.
DUTIES
Maintains official agency financial records and is responsible for certifying their accuracy
Exercises limited purchasing and inventory control
Assists in preparation and control of agency budget
Receives, deposits, distributes, and accounts for monies, securities, or other valuables
Authorizes payment of vouchers or prepares voucher for director s signature
Writes checks, transmits payments, audits transactions, posts and processes encumbrances and expenditures and performs transactions utilizing the correct department forms and records as needed
Checks requisitions for quality, quantity, and price per Quantity Purchase Award contract
Figures monthly profit-loss statement or makes other computations and calculations on agency records
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
Negotiates settlement of accounts
Operates all types of office equipment and orders equipment and repairs
Lets and re-lets leases and arranges auctions, sales and receipt of bids
Performs related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing, contracts and contracting procedures
Working knowledge of department functions and office procedures
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Ability to learn the operation of all kinds of office equipment
Ability for solving different problems, some of which may not have been previously encountered
Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact and courtesy
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Aptitude for business, mathematics, and public relations
Ability to accurately handle money and other items of value and eligible to be bonded.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK
The work varies from day to day and involves some independent decisions and applying established procedures and techniques.
RESPONSIBILITY
Incumbent receives general instructions and follows established procedures without further supervision other than minimal need for assistance in performance of duties. Incumbent approves payments and claims on state funds and is responsible for purchases. Incumbent assumes responsibility for work of others in office in absence of director. Work is reviewed on a spot-check basis to ensure compliance with established procedures. Errors, carelessness, and incorrect decisions may result in substantial inconvenience to the employing department and significant adverse effects.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Incumbent works with a wide range of persons including supervisor, other employees in organization, other agency personnel, inmates, patients, court personnel, contractors, medical personnel, insurance company representatives, educators, administrators, vendors, buyers, and the general public. The purpose of these relationships is to interpret policy, ensure the accomplishment of duties and services, ascertain that specifications are met, and check for accuracy or correctness of procedures. Incumbent promotes efficiency, facilitates good interpersonal staff relationships, and provides information.
Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Prior recordkeeping & bookkeeping experience.	Required	5	Years
Accounts payable/voucher processing experieng.	Required	5	Years
Prior experience with budget preparation and control assistance.	Required	5	Years
Prior experience with financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)	Required	5	Years
Procurement & contract knowledge	Required	5	Years
Able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.	Required	0
Candidate must be eligible to be bonded.	Required	0
Prior experience with PeopleSoft Financials.	Highly desired	0
Prior experience with auditing systems.	Highly desired	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate s email address?
Question3	Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?
Question4	If selected for engagement, your candidate s hourly $$$ must be BETWEEN $$$ and $$$. The Provider Markup for this position is 26%. Do you agree to these requirements?
Question5	Position is on-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, 7.5H days. Does candidate accept this requirement?
Question6	Position requires SSA background check which typically takes 6-8 weeks to process. This is a federal mandate, at no cost to the vendor or contractor. Contractor must be cooperative with timely processing these requirements. Does candidate accept this requirement?