(pay grade changed from 512 to 513 as a result
of the 1999-2001 AFSCME pay grade review process)
GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, performs general payroll and budget functions
for a major segment of the institution. Duties may involve the use of personal
computers, computer terminals, and a variety of software including the
use of on-line accounting systems, and/or conventional office equipment.
May provide functional supervision.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Monitors financial, personnel, and operational activities for a number
of accounts and divisions; analyzes requests and recommends appropriate
source of funds to cover expenditures; prepares periodic reports.
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Processes and updates payroll and payroll records.
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Initiates requisitions and vouchers; maintains accounting records; reconciles
monthly accounting statements for a number of accounts; balances accounts
receivable and accounts payable; verifies expense vouchers and processes
cash advances.
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Maintains and coordinates a major Accounts Receivable Billing system.
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Provides information concerning policies and procedures related to the
area of assignment.
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Keeps records of deposits and payments.
The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties
and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of
duties performed by employees in positions allocated in the class. The
list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. It is
not intended that any position include every duty listed nor is it intended
that related duties cannot be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
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Knowledge of spreadsheets and on-line accounting systems.
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Knowledge of accounting forms and procedures of the institution.
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Skill in operating office equipment.
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Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret institutional
and other policies accurately.
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Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
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Ability to gather, analyze, and display data in appropriate format and
keep accurate records.
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Ability to make decisions requiring interpretation and judgment.
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Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
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Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
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Five years of clerical office experience, including three years experience
with bookkeeping procedures, or
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Any combination of directly related post high school education in an accredited
school and directly related clerical experience which totals five years.
REVISION EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2000
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