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SUNY Ulster Principal Account Clerk
Full-time; 35 hours per week, Provisional
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: August 27, 2024
Position Summary:
SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Principal Account Clerk.
The work involves responsibility for highly complex account clerical duties. The work is carried out with the frequent exercise of independent judgment and involves performing and often planning and supervising complex bookkeeping activities of a major department. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with wide leeway allowed determining the actions required to complete assignments. Supervision is normally exercised over the work of subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
Thorough knowledge of methods of keeping and checking financial accounts and records; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; good knowledge of double entry bookkeeping; ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; neatness; a high degree of accuracy; integrity; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Either:
Additional Information:
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, and vision, NYS Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
In addition, CSEA covered members receive, on an annual basis: 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 15 holidays including 4 floating holidays.CSEA covered members who are required to work on a Holiday will be compensated at the overtime rate for all hours worked and in addition, shall be given commensurate time off.
Application Process:
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by August 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States andall other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of Employment
Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
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Full-time; 35 hours per week, Provisional
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: August 27, 2024
Position Summary:
SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Principal Account Clerk.
The work involves responsibility for highly complex account clerical duties. The work is carried out with the frequent exercise of independent judgment and involves performing and often planning and supervising complex bookkeeping activities of a major department. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with wide leeway allowed determining the actions required to complete assignments. Supervision is normally exercised over the work of subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
- Maintains complex activity control records, schedules workloads and flow and coordinates the work with that of other units;
- Plans, assigns and reviews the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of financial records and reports and instructs employees in specialized details of the work;
- Compiles, prepares and analyzes a variety of complex financial and statistical reports and records;
- Revises, develops and implements account keeping methods and procedures;
- Conducts correspondence in connection with financial matters;
- Directs the audit of varied accounts, claims and records and the preparation of related reports;
- Operates a variety of calculating, check writing and other office equipment including a variety of electronic computing systems;
- May supervise reconciliation of revenues received with bank statements;
- May assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget and ensure the maintenance of necessary financial controls;
- May prepare and compile all pertinent information required on bond sales
Thorough knowledge of methods of keeping and checking financial accounts and records; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; good knowledge of double entry bookkeeping; ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to write legibly; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; neatness; a high degree of accuracy; integrity; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Either:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s, or higher level degree, in Accounting or a related field and one year of full-time paid, or it’s part-time equivalent, experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial accounts and records; OR
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of full-time paid, or it’s part-time equivalent, experience as described in A above.
- Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests
Additional Information:
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, and vision, NYS Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
In addition, CSEA covered members receive, on an annual basis: 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 15 holidays including 4 floating holidays.CSEA covered members who are required to work on a Holiday will be compensated at the overtime rate for all hours worked and in addition, shall be given commensurate time off.
Application Process:
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by August 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
- 3 professional references
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States andall other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Conditions of Employment
- This position is considered “Competitive” under the regulations of Civil Service. The successful candidate hired will need to take the civil service exam as soon as it is offered by the county and will be required to be reachable on the Certification of Eligible List
Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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