Knowledge of:
Basic methods, terminology, and practices of financial record keeping and governmental accounting; accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing procedures; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; business license procedures; basic payroll and timekeeping procedures; basic math; effective customer service techniques.
Ability to:
Complete basic accounting tasks; count cash, make accurate change, and balance cash drawer; post transactions and make accurate mathematical calculations; verify and review invoices and payments for completeness and accuracy; prepare basic accounting records; operate computer equipment and use spreadsheet, database, and word processing software applications; operate calculator and standard office equipment; follow oral instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, staff, management, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is constantly required to sit, and occasionally to stand and walk. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach above and below shoulder level with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing more than 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently; and interact appropriately with customers, staff, management, vendors, contractors, and the general public in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee frequently works in office conditions.