What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNT CLERK II (HELPS) position at Albany County, NY?
POSITION: Account Clerk II (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Health
SALARY: $55,350 “In addition to contractual COLA increases, the annual salary of $55,350 will increase
by $400 on the anniversary date for three years.”
WORK LOCATION & HOURS: 175 Green Street, Albany, NY 12202, 8:30A-4:30P
BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time-Off NYS Retirement System Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 previ-
ously 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 relat-
ed 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.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
healthjobs@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.
Salary : $55,350