Account Clerk II

College of the Siskiyous

Account Clerk II

Job# 202200153

Salary: $46,899.00 - $66,752.00 Annually

Deadline:  FIRST REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Complete job description and application available online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siskiyous/jobs/5196268/account-clerk-ii

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, performs a variety of routine clerical accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, and prepares and maintains a variety of financial and statistical records and reports.

College of the Siskiyous seeks applicants who possess the skills and qualities necessary to provide exceptional support to our diverse student body. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the richness of our community. If you share our commitment to social and racial justice and are passionate about creating a more equitable educational experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Essential responsibilities are designated by *.

• Serves as an initial point of contact; answers telephones to provide assistance and information regarding accounting functions to staff, students, and the public in a courteous manner; communicates with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve routine accounting issues or concerns. *

• Processes accounts receivable as assigned; serves as cashier; balances cash register(s) and prepares bank deposits; collects, receives, codes, and verifies incoming monies; prepares and processes receipts; checks money totals against receipts and invoices to ensure accuracy; prepares and distributes bank deposits as required; prepares invoices and arranges for billings as directed. *

• Receives, processes, sorts, codes, and files purchase orders, claims, requisitions, and invoices as assigned; prepares and verifies invoices for payment and reconciles against purchase orders, checks, and receivables; maintains contact with vendors to modify and verify invoice details and/or concerns; identifies and resolves discrepancies; reviews requests and returns documents for appropriate authorization and expenditure codes. *

• Operates a variety of modern office computer equipment and peripherals, including but not limited to a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer software programs and applications related to the area of assignment. *

• Compiles, prepares, and maintains a variety of simple, routine financial and statistical records and reports related to a variety of accounting transactions, including but not limited to purchase orders, invoices, income, expenditures, advances, mileage, reimbursements, claims, grants, budgets and assigned accounts; prepares and reconciles statements and other financial documents. *

• Receives, reviews, and verifies a variety of accounting information; enters accounting data into an assigned computer system and/or database; initiates simple queries, updates spreadsheets, and generates a variety of standard computerized lists and reports; updates and maintains automated financial records; receives and enters scholarship credit memos; reviews student accounts to ensure correct reimbursements and balances; tracks, monitors, and updates student and retiree accounts. *

• Performs various clerical duties in support of assigned functions as required; prepares routine correspondence; duplicates and distributes materials; sorts and distributes mail. * 

• Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex clerical accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions such as accounts payable and accounts receivable; reviews accounts for errors and makes appropriate adjustments. * 

• Calculates, assembles, matches, sorts, tabulates, reviews, and posts a variety of financial and statistical data; reviews, adjusts, and verifies accuracy of ledgers and journal entries; balances, adjusts, and reconciles accounts; reviews data for accuracy and completeness. *

• Assists designated departments and programs in the maintenance and evaluation of budgetary records and data as assigned; monitors funds for income and expenditures; calculates, prepares, and revises budgetary data. *

• Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Associate degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or related discipline; AND

• Two (2) years clerical and/or general accounting experience.

OR

• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to possess or demonstrate an ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, if driving is required as an essential responsibility of the position.

• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Other Details

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of:

• District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.

• California Education Code as it relates to the area of assignment.

• Record-keeping, record and file retrieval, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.

• Organizational operations, policies, and objectives.

• General functions, policies, rules, and regulations of a community college.

• Methods, procedures, and terminology used in clerical accounting work.

• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. 

• Preparation, review, and control of assigned accounts.

• Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.

• Data control procedures and data entry operations.

• Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and techniques.

• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. 

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Mathematic calculations. 

• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Computer software applications and programs, computer hardware and peripheral equipment.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:  

• Perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

• Plan, coordinate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.

• Coordinate flow of communications and information as needed.

• Generate and prepare comprehensive reports related to the area of assignment. 

• Compose correspondence, letters, and documents related to the area of assignment.

• Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed.

• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.

• Update and maintain a variety of records, logs, and files.

• Perform a variety of routine clerical accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial and statistical records and reports.

• Verify, balance, and adjust assigned accounts.

• Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.

• Reconcile, balance, and audit assigned accounts.

• Assemble, organize, and prepare data for records and reports.

• Process and record accounting transactions accurately. 

• Prepare and reconcile statements and other financial documents.

• Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software. 

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

• Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others during the course of work. 

College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.

College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Salary : $46,899 - $66,752