Job Summary The Account Clerk I role supports emergency initiatives addressing homelessness by performing essential accounting and financial clerical duties under general supervision. This position assists with maintaining accounting records, processing financial documents, and supporting day-to-day accounting system operations related to public service programs. Under an emergency hiring order, qualified candidates may be appointed for an initial limited-term period, with the opportunity to be considered for permanent employment based on performance evaluation. Key Responsibilities • Provide clerical support to senior accounting staff responsible for daily accounting operations • Perform bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping tasks within established procedures • Sort, code, verify, post, balance, and file financial documents and accounting records • Assist with error identification, reconciliations, trial balances, and standardized financial reports • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, or inventory control systems • Prepare payroll-related documents, requisitions, and inventory records as assigned • Operate office and bookkeeping equipment, including calculators, accounting machines, and computers • Conduct routine checks to verify accuracy of accounting documents and compliance with procedures • Perform data entry, computations, and document production using standard office technology • Carry out related clerical and financial tasks as required Minimum Requirements Option I • One year of clerical bookkeeping experience assisting with a double-entry accounting system, including coding transactions and posting and balancing ledgers, journals, and registers Option II • One year of clerical experience maintaining financial or statistical records involving coding, recording, checking tabulations, and data computations • Completion of a high school-level course in bookkeeping or elementary accounting Physical Requirements • Light physical activity, including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds • Some bending, stooping, squatting, and walking may be required Assessment & Appointment • Performance during the initial appointment period will be evaluated • Successful performance may result in consideration for permanent appointment