Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) currently seeks a full-time, 12-month, Account Clerk for our Central Office Finance Team. GASD's believes that students of all ages can and should learn. We believe that the purpose of our schools is the education of the whole child. To that end, we recognize and promote the opportunities for increased learning that come from improving one’s self esteem, maintaining partnerships with the home and business community, celebrating the community’s cultural diversity, achieving high expectations of excellence in all areas, and we accept the responsibility to provide equality and equity in teaching each student in an environment conducive to learning.

About the Position:

Incumbents in this position are responsible for providing accounting and clerical support as related to the needs of the school district and finance office. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the School Business Manager. Does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

The work involves responsibility for the performance of standard account keeping procedures in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. The incumbent is responsible for entering and retrieving information using computer database/spreadsheet software. Routine assignments are done under supervision in accordance with defined procedures; detailed instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments. The work is reviewed by observation, crosschecks, or by the immediate supervisor and by other steps in the account keeping process. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of clerical experience maintaining financial accounts and records.

Note: Successful completion of coursework in accounting, business administration, or closely related field at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three semester credit hours of related coursework as indicated above being equivalent to three months of experience.

Highly Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge and/or experience of School District Accounting
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Excel Formulas

Benefits:

• CSEA Clerical Contract, union position
• Full Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Eye), day one of employment
• Membership into the NYS Employees Retirement System (ERS)

About the Greater Amsterdam School District:

Greater Amsterdam School District, serves 3,700 students across 6 schools. The district serves residents in the city and town of Amsterdam, as well as those in parts of the nearby towns of Florida, Duanesburg, Glenville, Perth and Hagaman. The student population is diverse, with about 50 percent being of Hispanic descent. The district believes that students of all ages can and should learn and that the purpose of GASD schools is to educate the whole child. The district recognizes that this comes in the form of celebrating cultural diversity, nurturing partnerships with the home and business community and maintaining expectations of excellence for all students.

The Greater Amsterdam School District is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups and individuals who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Greater Amsterdam School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,820.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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