Senior Account Clerk - AP

Monday – Friday

APSUE JOB OPPORTUNITY 

This position is in the Payroll Department

This is an Open Competitive or Promotional Civil Service position for external and internal candidates*.

Appropriate examination for this title is required for permanent appointment.  For additional information and to apply for current Civil Service exams visit: https://jobs.albanyny.gov/exams

General Statement:

The Senior Account Clerk is responsible for supporting the biweekly payroll processing in a highly complex organization. Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department transfers. Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal income, state income, social security taxes, employer’s social security, and unemployment and workers compensation payments. Provides payroll information by answering questions, responding to requests and providing direct customer service to employees. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

The work is primarily of a routine nature and involves the application of standardized account keeping practices in maintaining and reviewing financial account and records. Account clerks usually work under general supervision of standard assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. Supervisors are available for consultation on unusual problems and provide instructions on all new or difficult assignments.

*Promotional opportunity for current APSUE Members in the following title(s): Account Clerk

Project Coordinator - AP

Monday - Friday 

Management Confirdential Employment Opportunity

General Statement:                        

Responsibilities of this position reflect the total management of the grant-funded project to ensure the effective implementation of all project components, the submission of timely and complete reports to the relevant funding agency, and the integration of project components with existing district and community services. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of a local, state, or federal grant under the direction of the Office of Instruction. In accordance with the management plan of the specific grant, this position reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction or the designated school principal. The incumbent operates in conjunction with the appropriate district staff and community partners. Employment is subject to the continuation of grant funding.

Responsibilities:                              

• Establishes strong working relationships with all project collaborators;
• Coordinates the creation and/or expansion of a grant-funded program and/or service provided by the district and community partners;
• Facilitates the start-up, maintenance and/or expansion of all project components;
• Develops outreach materials for project enrollment and assists in the recruitment of project participants when required;
• Develops and monitors procedures for complying with grant requirements, guidelines and regulations at local, state and federal levels;
• Develops a reporting system to maintain and monitor accurate records of all project participants, activities and expenses;
• Gathers data for project evaluation;
• Prepares reports as required by the funding source and Assistant Superintendent;
• Assists in the preparation and facilitation of Advisory Committee or Advisory Team meetings;
• Assists in the monitoring of project expenditures and budget;
• Attends relevant conferences and meetings as required by the funding source;
• Identifies and pursues strategies to ensure the sustainability of the grant-funded project;
• Coordinates the public use of school facilities in adherence to District policy;
• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;
• Performs related work as required.