ACCOUNT CLERK II (HELP

POSITION Account Clerk II (HELPS)

DEPARTMENT Children, Youth & Families

SALARY $55,166

WORK LOCATION 112 State Street, Albany, NY
12207

BENEFITS
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing
Tuition Reimbursement
NYS Retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Daycare – Little Sprouts at Shaker Place
DESCRIPTION
This is difficult and complex clerical work involving responsibility for independently performing varied account keeping,
reviewing and related tasks. The work may require a good understanding of specific law, office rules, procedures and
policies. Employees generally follow a prescribed routine and in most cases receive only infrequent general
instructions. Unusual problems or situations, not previously encountered, are usually referred to supervisors before
action is taken. Supervision may be exercised over the work of one or more clerical employees. Does related work as
required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least an Associate’s Degree in Business,

Accounting or a closely related field and one (1) year of paid experience in the maintenance of financial
accounts and records; OR,

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of paid
experience in the maintenance of financial accounts and records.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At time of appointment and throughout employment:
• Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family

Services and the State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Background
investigation is conducted by the appointing authority).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with this application.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES
dcfyjobs@albanycountyny.gov

Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP)
Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing
issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered
for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program”
position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through
the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.