Become an Account Clerk II

  • Entry Level
  • Supervisory
  • Full Time
  • Seasonal
  • Benefits Eligible

This series specification describes four Account Clerk classes in the California state service which have major responsibilities involved in the keeping or reviewing of financial or statistical records. Classes that perform general office work or that require special proficiency in typing, shorthand, filing, or cashiering have been excluded.

Account Clerk II

This is the entry and journey level for this series. Under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures, incumbents perform duties concerned with the preparation, processing and maintenance of statistical, financial, or other records; compiles, investigates and verifies from a variety of sources numerical or financial information such as attendance and time distribution, records, payrolls, invoices, expense claims, accounts payable and receivable, and schedules. May have lead responsibility over others.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$3,506 - $4,392 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Minimum Qualifications

Either I
One year of experience in California state service in keeping or reviewing financial or statistical records.

Or II
One year of experience in keeping or reviewing financial or statistical records. (Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience on the basis of either (a) one year of general education being equivalent to three months of experience; or (b) one year of education of a business or commercial nature being equivalent to six months of experience.) (Students who are enrolled in the last semester or its equivalent of course work, which upon completion will fulfill these requirements, will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered for appointment.)

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: 
Modern office methods, supplies and equipment.

Ability to:
Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; perform financial and statistical clerical work; spell correctly, use good English, and make rapid and accurate arithmetical computations. And the ability to operate a typewriter and calculating machine; and to postdate rapidly, accurately, and legibly.

Special Personal Characteristics
Willingness to follow a prescribed routine; tact; neat personal appearance; and liking for work involving arithmetical calculations.

Additional Desirable Qualifications
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
 

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