Job Information
Niagara County Community College Senior Account Clerk in Sanborn, New York
Position Information
Position Title Senior Account Clerk
Position Category Civil Service
Position Status 12 Month
FLSA Non-Exempt
Advertised Salary $22.75 per hour
Department Business Office
Working Hours Monday - Friday (35 hours per week)
General Description
SUNY Niagara is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Senior Account Clerk in our Business Office. This position reports directly to the Director of Business Services. This position is responsible for work involving the independent performance and supervision of financial account and record keeping. The work may require a general understanding of specific law, office rules, procedures and policies. The work may require decision making as to methods to be used and classification of records and accounts.
SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits for our employees. These benefits are part of a total compensation package comprised of more than just a salary which includes participation in the NYS Retirement System as well as benefits that not only cover you and your family’s health but also your well-being as we understand the importance of allowing our employees to have a healthy work life balance. In addition to vacation, personal and sick days, our college is also closed for 14 holidays per year as well as Winter break from late December through early January and a week in March for Spring recess. Our college also observes 4-day work weeks in the summer. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits/ to view our benefit offerings.
Typical Work Activities
Reviews a variety of more complex financial documents, classifies them and distributes items into a variety of accounts according to prescribed procedures and policies;
Posts figures to appropriate accounts, makes all necessary adjustments in balances and verifies and reconciles balances;
Renews status of accounts as adjustments are made and takes appropriate action such as authorizing payment, issuing checks or preparing bills;
Tracks audits and monitors a variety of accounts; verifies adjustments are made to correct allocations and issues reports as required;
Supervises employees by assigning and reviewing completed work and instructing new employees in specialized account keeping activities;
Prepares more complex financial or statistical summary reports; checks for accuracy of computations and completeness or supervises the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports which are compiled into summary reports or claims for federal or State reimbursements;
Prepares funds for deposit into book accounts; reconciles accounts and prepares reports from information;
Contacts clients, vendors or other agencies to obtain additional information;
Provides information orally or in writing in response to inquiries on status of accounts;
Processes, sorts, indexes, records and files a variety of control records and reports, or supervises the process;
Performs more complex payroll transactions or may prepare payroll for entire department and prepare all related reports;
Operates calculator, personal computer, check writing machine and other related office equipment;
May prepare figures and reports for use in budget preparation;
Conducts routine correspondence on matters where policies and procedures are well defined.
Essential Functions
Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining financial accounts and records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type and use a computer keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to make more difficult arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentage rapidly and accurately; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports; ability to understand and interpret complicated oral instructions and/or written directions; ability to develop effective working relationships and deal diplomatically with the public; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain; ability to write legibly; integrity and good judgment; mental alertness; high degree of accuracy; neatness; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
Three (3) years of full-time paid clerical experience involving responsibility for maintaining financial accounts and records.
NOTE : Successful completion of coursework in accounting, business administration or closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three semester credit hours being equivalent to three months of experience.
Desirable Qualifications
License(s)/Certifications
About SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S323P
Open Date 01/17/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration, applications must be submitted by February 16, 2025. If a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after February 16, 2025 will be considered.
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
PHD
- How many years of full-time paid clerical experience involving responsibility for maintaining financial accounts and records do you have?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
3 or more years
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Certifications/Licenses
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