Account Clerk Typist Student Support Services Temporary RB #25-137c

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO NEW YORK 14204

November 21 2025

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-137c

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.

The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION : Account Clerk Typist - Temporary

SALARY : $42909- $48927

LOCATION : Student Support Services City Hall Room 808 Buffalo NY 14202

APPLICATION :

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email .

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Incumbents of this position perform routine clerical work in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records requiring substantial part-time operation of equipment with the alpha-numeric keyboard i.e. typewriters electronic word processing equipment CRT and Data Terminals Personal Computers and printers. A position in this class is characterized by a broad responsibility for the performance of standardized account-keeping practices in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. Work is routine in nature and as incumbents gain experience on particular assignments and / or unit functions additional and more complex duties are added. These additional duties however do not reach the difficulty or complexity of work associated with the Senior level of this series. Work is reviewed by immediate observation cross checking or by another step in the account keeping process.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Maintains various account-keeping records;
• Posts entries to ledgers;
• Reconciles balances of accounts with yearly control accounts and general ledger balances;
• Assists in preparing payrolls tax and assessment rolls tax bills and financial statements;
• Prepares processes and reviews purchase orders vouchers bills fiscal claims etc.;
• Performs simple audits such as checking amounts on vouchers against receiving copies of orders;
• Maintains simple cost accounts and cost records :
• M ay be required to transfer account information to spreadsheets;
• Balances daily journal sheets;
• Prepares and makes bank deposits and checks against bank statements;
• May be required to disburse petty cash funds and process service orders to replenish petty cash;
• Operates calculating check writing and other office machines;
• Types or inputs receipts payrolls requisitions vouchers and other materials from copy or rough drafts using equipment with the alpha-numeric keyboard i.e. typewriters electronic word processing equipment personal computers etc.
• Assists in the preparation of budget requests and maintains inventory records;
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reports for management and control purposes;
• Maintains and updates employee payroll and paid leave records;
• May answer phones and deals directly with the general public vendors or contractors providing information about departmental functions and activities;
• May maintain various clerical reports concerning office activities and functions;
• Inputs billing file maintenance for miscellaneous charges data records and information using computers CRT and Data Terminals word processors etc.;
• Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Continuous and permanent status in any city department for one year as a Clerk Junior Data Control Clerk Junior Traffic Clerk Stenographer or Typist.

IMPORTANT : CANDIDATES WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE AND BE APPROVED OR CERTIFIED FOR APPOINTMENT TO DEPARTMENTS WHERE THE RATE OF PAY FOR ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST IS AT A HIGHER RATE OF PAY THAN THEIR CURRENT POSITION EVEN IF THEIR TITLE IS LISTED ABOVE.

IN ADDITION applicants must meet the following :

OR

and

Applicants must have completed a course in typing or keyboarding (course must be listed on application..

Note : Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at the time of appointment.

Open Competitive

or

or

NOTE : Verifiable part-time or volunteer experience will be prorated to meet the full-time experience requirement. Proof of education must be presented at the time of appointment.

FINAL FILING DATE : November 28 2025

APPROVED : Tami Hollie McGee

Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals actual or perceived race color creed religion religious practice national origin ethnic group sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) gender identity sexual orientation (the term sexual orientation means heterosexuality homosexuality bisexuality or asexuality ) political affiliation age marital status military status veteran status disability weight domestic violence victim status arrest or conviction record genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and / or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts non-discrimination policies should be directed to or to : Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 42909 - 48927