Accounting Assistant
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform general accounting clerical duties.
Major Responsibilities :
- Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping practices and procedures; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; record-keeping techniques; English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
- Ability to perform clerical work of average difficulty; operate a computer terminal and microcomputer equipment; accurately and efficiently enter and extract information and data; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Qualifications :
Perform general clerical duties in the Accounting Office.Explain District policies, regulations and procedures.Operate standard office equipment, including microcomputers to enter and extract information and data.Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.Greet visitors; answer telephones; assist students, staff and the public.Receive, open, sort, and route mail.Type correspondence and other materials.Manage calendars and set appointments.Maintain files and records.Desired Qualifications :
Licenses / Certificates / Credentials :Commitment to Diversity : All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.Working Conditions :
Physical Requirements Category III : typically SEDENTARY in nature.Environment : Favorable, involves a classroom, subject to working evening weekend hours.Special Instructions to Applicants :
Conditions of Employment :The following must be completed prior to employment :Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note : The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);AND Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.