2025-355

THIS POSITION IS FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER ONLY

POSITION:             Account Clerk I

DEPARTMENT:      Finance

REPORTS TO:       Chief Financial Officer

SALARY:                Unit IV Salary Schedule Grade 5 (12 Months)

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: The Account Clerk I is responsible for accounts payable and other financial duties for the Allegany County Board of Education as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant should possess the following skills, knowledge and abilities in order to meet the minimum requirements for this position:

• High school graduate
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a business office environment / clerical position.
• Must have a working knowledge of clerical methods used in maintaining fiscal accounts and records, and of office terminology, routine procedures, and equipment
• Must comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions and accurately maintain records and files
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Must have a working knowledge of internal controls
• Should be proficient in windows-based computer programs including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must possess high degree of proficiency and accuracy in 10 key number pad applications.
• Must take and pass clerical test administered by the Allegany County Board of Education (or have taken and passed the test within the last 2 years)
• Must fully grasp and understand the logic of how financial accounting software functions
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues
• Must be able to work accurately, be self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Must be capable of performing the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process vendor payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain vendor payment details in finance software electronically.
• Maintain, monitor, and track expenditures by account for internal and external customers.
• Open and answer routine mail without need of supervision and process other mail
• Answer telephone, general inquiries, receive messages and direct questions to proper person in a timely manner
• Communicate and work collaboratively with internal staff and representatives from outside agencies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Perform typing assignments and answer correspondence as assigned by the supervisor(s)
• Represent school system adequately in public contacts
• Accurately maintains records and documents and prioritizes meeting deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

All interested in this position must complete an application located on our website at www.acpsmd.org in the job opportunities tab.

Questions can directed to Mr. Larry McKenzie at 301-759-2024

Applications must be received online no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Today’s Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER