Principal Account Clerk (Office of the Sheriff)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Office of the Sheriff

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Principal Account Clerk

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Competitive (Temporary to Provisional)

SALARY (GRADE): $39,620 (5C) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2024

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this class plan, assign, review and supervise
account-keeping activities, checking of records, clerical activities of a large or complex unit, and independently
perform the more difficult and responsible account-keeping, checking of records and clerical functions. The
work is performed under general supervision, and in accordance with established objectives, policies, and
detailed procedures; however, employees in this class frequently exercise independent judgment in carrying
out work responsibilities. Difficult technical or policy problems are referred to a supervisor for a decision.
Regular contacts with persons in other departments and occasional contacts with persons outside the County
or Agency are required to obtain or furnish information. Supervision is exercised over account-keeping and
other clerical employees. Incumbent performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Either:

(A) Possession of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field,

including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting; OR

(B) Successful completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours, including or supplemented by twelve (12)

semester credit hours in accounting AND two (2) years of experience in maintaining and checking a
variety of financial accounts and records/reports; one (1) year of which shall have been in a
supervisory capacity; OR

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four (4) years

of experience in maintaining and checking a variety of financial accounts and records/report; two (2)
years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date

degree conferred, if qualifying under (A) or (B).
2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national,

or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of
Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution
outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of
equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida

Issued: 06/14/2024