Position Title

Senior Account Clerk 1024-0001

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$20.94 Plus Generous Benefits Package

Job Description

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Finance Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Hours: 
7:30AM - 3:30PM

Hourly Rate:
$20.94

Annual Education Stipends:
$500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or
$1000 for Bachelors Degree or
$1500 for Masters Degree or

Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• 15 Paid annual Holidays
• Generous Paid personal/sick time
• Generous Paid vacation days
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS Retirement System
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities:

1. Receive, review and verify vendor invoices and billings.
2. Properly code and enter invoices for payment into accounting system.
3. Ensures invoices are properly approved for payment by authorized personnel. 
4. Reviews and checks invoices and vendor payments for accuracy. 
5. Prepare and process payments including checks and electronic transfers to vendors. 
6. Ensure timely payment to vendors in accordance with agreed-upon terms and BOCES policy. 
7. Serve as point of contact for vendors regarding invoices, payments and account status. 
8. Maintain and update vendor accounts, including contacts. 
9. Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and BOCES policies. 
10. Assists with periodic closing processes, including year-end reconciliations. 
11. Documents processes and procedures to ensure consistent and accurate processing of financial transactions. 
12. Assists in training of other team members on critical functions; thereby ensuring departmental effectiveness. 
13. Assists team members by sharing information and assisting during times of high volume, absences, and in meeting deadlines. 
14. Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.

Civil Service Title

Senior Account Clerk

Job Qualifications

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

Must hold permanent status as a Senior Account Clerk, OR; Must be reachable on the current Senior Account Clerk civil service list, OR; Must meet minimum civil service qualifications for a provisional appointment as follows:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two (2) year college or university with an Associates Degree in Accounting or Business and one (1) year experience in the maintaining of financial records; OR; 

B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; OR;

C) Seven (7) years experience in the compilation and maintenance of financial records; OR; 

D) An equal combination of training and experience as defined by the limit of (A), (B) and (C).

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2024

Application Procedure

Please apply online by completing the following steps:

• Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.

• Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL, and THEN

• Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.   

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Special Notes:  

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.   

PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions.  Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.

Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At Erie 1 BOCES we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to shape a more inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latina, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Category

Accounting / Finance

Job Location

Education Campus

Additional Information