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College of the Sequoias

Account Clerk

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An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

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Account Clerk College of the Sequoias•4.4 Visalia, CA Job Details Part-time $25.41•$34.00 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Phone communication Writing skills Filing Cash register operations Financial records management Financial record maintenance Typing Clerical experience Phone etiquette Quality data entry
Full Job Description Account Clerk Salary:
$25.41•$34.00
Hourly Job Type:
Classified•
Part-time Job Number:
7124-c-07/26
Closing:
8/19/2026 11:59
PM Pacific Location:
Visalia, CA Department:
Cashier's Office Division:
General Description Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Account Clerk will perform a variety of clerical duties in the preparation, checking and maintenance of accounting records, support documents and financial and statistical reports within clearly established accounting systems and procedures. Incumbents in the Account Clerk classification perform routine accounting clerical duties of average difficulty within a structured system. This position is assigned to the Visalia Campus and is a Part-Time 12-month position. Monday•Friday, 10:00 a.m.•2:00 p.m. Initial placement is $ 25.41 per hour. College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success. Job Duties Job duties of the Account Clerk include: Gather, assemble, sort, tabulate, check and file a variety of financial and statistical data. Process a variety of documents involved in financial transactions, such as requisitions and warrants, according to established procedures. Receive money for parking permits, bus passes, student services, cards and tickets to various events; prepare receipts and maintain records of receipts. Type and verify a variety of materials, such as checks, invoices, purchase orders and warrants; distribute grant checks and payroll checks as required. Post, balance and adjust accounts; correct irregularities as necessary; assure that all data entered or posted is accurate and complete. Assemble financial and statistical data for various reports from files and records; assist in the preparation of financial and statistical reports as required. Maintain a variety of records, documents and files. Operate a variety of office machines including calculators, computers and typewriters; operate a cash register as needed for financial transactions. Clear cash registers as assigned; count and verify monies and prepare bank deposits. Perform various clerical duties, such as receiving and sorting incoming mail, mailing catalogs, schedules and other materials, and filing. Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience): Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school AND One year of accounting clerical experience involving payroll, financial or statistical record-keeping.
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
Basic accounting practices and procedures. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Oral and written communications skills. Record-keeping techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Ability to:
Make arithmetic computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy. Maintain accurate financial and statistical records. Operate standard office machines such as typewriters and calculators. Operate a cash register. Learn office policies, rules and practices. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Type at 35 words net per minute from clear copy. Enter data on the computer using appropriate software. Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing and maintaining simple records. Meet schedules and time lines. Maintain records and prepare reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Working Conditions:
Environment Office environment. Constant interruptions. Evening and weekend hours Physical Abilities Ability to communicate with students/employees/public. Ability to inspect financial documents. Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift light objects. Ability to operate a computer and office equipment. Qualifications To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline: An online job application. Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties. Resume If applicable•Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.
Note:
Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
Recruitment Analyst:
Nancy Yanes 559-737-4886 or The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or ancestry. College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5437393/account-clerk