Principal Account Clerk HV-CS-9788

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools : Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Principal Account Clerk HV-CS-9788

Accounts Payable

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS : Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and four years of experience in maintaining financial accounts and records, two years in a supervisory capacity, or four years of generalized clerical experience plus the experience indicated above, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits stated above. Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.

DUTIES AND / OR RESPONSIBILITIES : The Principal Account Clerk performs work under general supervision allowing leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. The Principal Account Clerk reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and performs the following duties :

• Directs the audit of varied accounts, claims and records and the preparation of reports related to accounts payable activity.
• Is responsible for invoicing and accounting for large amounts of money in payment for a variety of bills and related obligations.
• Maintain and organizes records according to policies and regulations.
• Audits, verifies and processes daily student and non-student check runs.
• Conducts correspondence in connection with financial matters, primarily with vendors of the college.
• Follows up with college offices for payment authorization, invoice and / or purchase orders.
• Assists with year-end processes in preparation for annual financial audit.
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $23.32. Start date is immediate.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu / jobs to apply to this search by the close date of November 2, 2025.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.